Recalls for your 1989 Buick Lesabre

Recalls for 1989 Buick Lesabre

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE


Posted on: 1988-09-08
Description
Fuel rollover valve assembly may not have been installed.

Consequence
In event of an accident in which vehicle becomes invertedmissing valve could allow fuel spillage in excess of amount allowed by fmvss 301which could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Replace fuel sender and pump assembly.

Notes
System: fuel rollover valve/fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS


Posted on: 1989-11-17
Description
Vehicles may have discrepant welds in the left rear rocker panel which can cause deformation of the panel.

Consequence
Increased deformation of the left rear rocker panelcan cause the left rear seat belt anchorage not to achieve the load requiredby fmvss no.  210.

Corrective Action
Install a reinforcement kit.

Notes
System: structure; frame / fmvss 301vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - 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.