1987 Buick Regal Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1987 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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• 87V168000Oct 26, 198711,936 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
  Covers: Buick Regal 1987, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1987, Chevrolet Caprice 1987 +6 more

  Reported issue: Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.

  Possible consequence: The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. Also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection.

  Remedy: Replace the manual valve detent lever link.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE94048Sub-frame absorber failureClosed · Jun 21, 1994
• PE91072Steering wheel separationClosed · May 1, 1991
• PE90014Cruise control failureClosed · Oct 31, 1989
• PE89145Parking brake cableClosed · Jul 21, 1989

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