Recalls for your 1988 Buick Lesabre

Recalls for 1988 Buick Lesabre

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1989-07-25
Description
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).

Consequence
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

Notes
System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK


Posted on: 1988-04-22
Description
Low torque of the brake hydraulic unit mounting bolts could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if attachment loosens.

Consequence
This condition could lead to separation of brakehydraulic unit from its mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace hydraulic unit mounting bolts.

Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with anti lock brake system.

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 1988-01-25
Description
Owners manual did not include instructions on proper usage of rear seat safety belt systems.

Consequence
Vehicles do not conform to fmvss 209.

Corrective Action
Furnish owners with updated owners manuals that contain the omitted instructions.

Notes
System: rear seat belt instructions/fmvss 209.vehicle description: passenger cars

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE


Posted on: 2006-05-22
Description
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses.  (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications).  The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification.  As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak.  In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge.  The recall began on october 18, 2006.  Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.