1997 Buick Skylark Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 02V070000Mar 6, 20021,589,948 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Buick Skylark 1996–1997, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995–1997, Pontiac Sunfire 1995–1997 +2 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.

  Possible consequence: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact…

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• 97V059000Apr 8, 19973,464 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
  Covers: Buick Skylark 1997, Pontiac Grand AM 1997, Oldsmobile Achieva 1997

  Reported issue: The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. Without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. If the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow.

  Possible consequence: This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.

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• 96V212000Oct 30, 1996245 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Buick Skylark 1997

  Reported issue: During assembly of the left rear quarter panel, some welds were missed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

  Possible consequence: In the event of a rear end collision, the vehicle sheet metal structure will not perform as designed causing unexpected damage to the fuel tank or fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage. If this is a fuel leak and an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the missing welds and, if necessary, place three whelds between the involved panels applying primer, sealer and anti-corrosion materials.

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