Recalls for your 1986 Buick Estate

Recalls for 1986 Buick Estate

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1979 BUICK ESTATE WAGON

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1979 BUICK ESTATE WAGON

1979 BUICK ESTATE WAGON

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 1986-05-01
Description
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.  Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.  Note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace headlight switch as necessary.

Notes
System: headlight switch.  Vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 1986-09-30
Description
The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.  Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace headlight switch as necessary.

Notes
System: headlight switch.  Vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.