1998 Buick Park Avenue Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Buick Park Avenue. 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 Park Avenue 1998–2000, Pontiac Bonneville 1998–2000, Buick Lesabre 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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• 00V117000Apr 18, 200077,952 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Webbing
  Covers: Buick Park Avenue 1997–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.

  Possible consequence: When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ03001Power rack and pinion steering failureClosed · Jan 2, 2003
• EA00002Front shoulder belt malfunctionClosed · Jan 6, 2000
• PE99056Front shoulder belt malfunctionClosed · Sep 2, 1999

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