Buick Regal 1982
Model Regal made in 1982 by Buick got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . The car had one investigation (unknown or other). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V012000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1981 to 11/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 79686 | 02/18/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/03/1982 | 02/08/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.7 v8 engines.system: fuel; throttle valve.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: if throttle sticking occurs before the vehicle has received the necessarymodifications, the driver should shift the transmission to neutral, apply theservice brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, the ignition should beturned off and the nearest dealership should be called for assistance. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V080000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1981 to 04/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 1167 | 08/31/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/24/1982 | 09/16/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel inlet pipe may develop cracks at the flared end leading into the carburetor due to vibrations in operation. these cracks could result in fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new fuel inlet pipe on the involved vehicles, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with turbo charged v6 engines.system: fuel; fuel inlet pipe.consequences of defect: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source mayresult in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.note: prior to correction the owner is advised to be alert to evidence of smokecoming from the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP87017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/22/1987 | 07/31/1987 | 82 BUICK SEAT DISLODGEMENT | ||
| 82 buick seat dislodgement | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injuries. *sd | |||