1997 Buick Lesabre Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 96V116000Jul 1, 1996275,811 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1996–1997, Oldsmobile 98 1996, Buick Regal 1996 +4 more

  Reported issue: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

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• 96V044000Mar 5, 199615,122 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1997, Park Avenue 1996

  Reported issue: These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA02030Engine compartment firesClosed · Oct 22, 2002
• PE02050Engine compartment firesClosed · Jun 13, 2002

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