1987 Buick Lesabre Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1987 Buick Lesabre. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 89V102000Jun 16, 19891,755,897 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1984–1988, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Custom Cruiser 1984–1988 +15 more

  Reported issue: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

  Possible consequence: Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

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• 88V067000Apr 19, 19881,889 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air › Antilock
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1987–1988

  Reported issue: Low torque of the brake hydraulic unit mounting bolts could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if attachment loosens.

  Possible consequence: This condition could lead to separation of brakehydraulic unit from its mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand an accident.

  Remedy: Replace hydraulic unit mounting bolts.

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• 87V135000Sep 1, 1987479,715 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1987, Oldsmobile 88 1987, Pontiac Bonneville 1987 +2 more

  Reported issue: An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.

  Possible consequence: The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

  Remedy: The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.

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• 87V093000Jun 23, 19876,004 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1987, Cadillac Deville 1986–1987, Pontiac 6000 1986–1987 +2 more

  Reported issue: The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. Additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. This condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function.

  Possible consequence: Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. The red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. If this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. An…

  Remedy: The abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. In addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA90017BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Mar 26, 1990
• PE89101REAR BRAKE PINClosed · Mar 15, 1989
• C89001Throttle non-returnClosed · Mar 6, 1989
• PE88021Instrmnt light on windshldClosed · Feb 1, 1988
• PE87041Throttle system failureClosed · Aug 4, 1987

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