Recalls for your 1988 Buick Skylark

Recalls for 1988 Buick Skylark

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Matchbox - 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible

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Matchbox - 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1992-10-30
Description
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.

Consequence
Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.

Corrective Action
Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

Notes
System: fuel hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines.note: general motors has expanded nhtsa recall 90v042000 to include anadditional 108,836 vehicles.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1990-03-13
Description
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.

Consequence
Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

Notes
System: front fuel feed hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 1987-11-04
Description
Unexpected loss of tail lamp and side marker lamp function may occur, reducing other drivers ability to see the vehicle.

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

Corrective Action
Replace headlight switch panel.

Notes
System: headlight switch panel.vehicle description: passenger cars with electronic digital instrument cluster.

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.