1988 Buick Skylark Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 Buick Skylark. 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.

• 92V150000Oct 19, 1992108,836 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Buick Skylark 1988–1989, Pontiac Grand AM 1988–1989, Oldsmobile Calais 1988–1989

  Reported issue: Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.

  Remedy: Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

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• 90V042000Mar 5, 199061,765 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Buick Skylark 1988–1989, Pontiac Grand AM 1988–1989, Oldsmobile Calais 1988–1989

  Reported issue: Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

  Possible consequence: Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

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• 87V169000Oct 26, 1987101 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Buick Skylark 1988

  Reported issue: Unexpected loss of tail lamp and side marker lamp function may occur, reducing other drivers ability to see the vehicle.

  Possible consequence: This could lead to a vehicle crash without prior warningin conditions of poor visibility, severe weather or nighttime.

  Remedy: Replace headlight switch panel.

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