1998 Buick Lesabre Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1998 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.

• 04V090000Feb 24, 2004910,873 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1998–2000, Pontiac Bonneville 1998–2000, Buick Park Avenue 1998–2000 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.

  Possible consequence: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

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NHTSA investigations

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

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