1999 Buick Lesabre Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1999 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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• 99V089000Apr 26, 199999,333 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Buick Lesabre 1999, Oldsmobile 88 1999, Pontiac Bonneville 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence." a retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can become loose under a combination of possible driver shifting maneuvers and allow the link to become disconnected from the…

  Possible consequence: If the link disconnects, the driver's indicated prndl state may differ from the hydraulic state of the transmission. If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the manual valve/link assembly with a replacement manual valve/link kit, featuring a spring-type fastener.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA02030Engine compartment firesClosed · Oct 22, 2002
• PE02050Engine compartment firesClosed · Jun 13, 2002
• RQ99007Transmission shift lever sequenceClosed · May 26, 1999

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