1994 Buick Skylark Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1994 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.

• 00V287000Oct 2, 2000699,617 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Starter assembly
  Covers: Buick Skylark 1994–1995, Pontiac Grand AM 1994–1995, Oldsmobile Achieva 1994–1995

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.

  Possible consequence: A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.

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• 94V122000Jul 1, 19941,681 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Buick Skylark 1994, Pontiac Grand AM 1994, Oldsmobile Achieva 1994

  Reported issue: These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

  Possible consequence: This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.

  Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA00007Steering column firesClosed · Mar 3, 2000

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