1984 Buick Regal Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1984 Buick Regal. 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 Regal 1984, 1986–1987, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 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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• 85V049000Apr 29, 1985196,939 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Bumpers
  Covers: Buick Regal 1984–1985

  Reported issue: The rear bumper may fracture during a rear end collision, puncture the fuel tank, and cause a fuel leak. Consequence of defect: a fuel leak creates the potential for a fire which could result in burn injuries to persons in or near the car.

  Remedy: Replace the rear bumper brackets and the "l" shaped reinforcement with a "u" shaped full reinforcement.

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• 85V024000Mar 5, 198548 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
  Covers: Buick Regal 1984

  Reported issue: One of the three steering gear to frame bolts may not have been tightened to the required specification. Consequence of defect: the steering gear could come loose from the frame causing a loss of steering control and a possible vehicle crash without warning.

  Remedy: Tighten the steering gear to frame bolts.

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• 84V011000Feb 6, 198476,586 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Buick Regal 1984, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984, Chevrolet Camaro 1984 +22 more

  Reported issue: Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

  Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE90014Cruise control failureClosed · Oct 31, 1989

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