1991 Buick Regal Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1991 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.

• 00V189000Jul 11, 2000713,435 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Buick Regal 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988–1990 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine…

  Possible consequence: If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

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• 97V058000Apr 8, 1997676,535 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Buick Regal 1988–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991 +5 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not…

  Possible consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

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• 95V152000Aug 8, 199583,247 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting
  Covers: Buick Regal 1991–1995

  Reported issue: Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.

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• 93V145000Sep 3, 199311,432 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Buick Regal 1991

  Reported issue: The fuel feed hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage.

  Possible consequence: If the coupling were to separate and an ignition sourceis present, an engine compartment fire could occur.

  Remedy: Install a new fuel feed hose.

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• 92V003000Jan 10, 1992347,866 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Buick Regal 1991, Chevrolet Cavalier 1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991 +3 more

  Reported issue: The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.

  Possible consequence: The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

  Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

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• 91V005000Oct 2, 1991412,792 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Buick Regal 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1990, Chevrolet Lumina 1990 +1 more

  Reported issue: Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.

  Possible consequence: Webbing separation could occur without prior warning andincrease the risk of injury to belted front outboard occupants in a high energycrash.

  Remedy: Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.

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NHTSA investigations

• RP01001STRUCTUREClosed · Nov 28, 2001
• EA00011Engine cradle separationClosed · Apr 10, 2000
• RQ99002Engine cradle separationOpen · Mar 4, 1999
• RQ97017Cradle bolt failuresOpen · Oct 2, 1997
• PE94063Corroded rear disk brakesClosed · Aug 12, 1994
• PE94048Sub-frame absorber failureClosed · Jun 21, 1994
• PE93039Fuel line separationClosed · Apr 27, 1993
• EA91049JACK FAILUREClosed · Nov 26, 1991
• PE91072Steering wheel separationClosed · May 1, 1991

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