Recalls for 1998 Buick Park Avenue

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Posted on: 2000-05-02
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.

Consequence
When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.

Notes
Owner notification began august 31, 2000.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 buick at 1-800-521-7300.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Posted on: 2004-03-01
Description
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks.  A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line.  If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.  

Consequence
The backfire can rupture the intake manifold.  The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms.  The recall will be conducted in phased mailings.  Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004.  Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.  

Notes
Gm recall no.  03054b.see campaign 03v-473 for additional units.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).