Buick Riviera 1984

Model Riviera made in 1984 by Buick got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control. The car has 4 modeles with engines 3.8l and 4.1l.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears16/27/20$ 1172483 929
( 4.1L) 6Automatic, 4 gears16/27/20$ 1172483 816
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears17/27/20$ 1102483 817
( 3.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears16/27/20$ 1172583 929
( 4.1L) 6Automatic, 4 gears16/27/20$ 1172583 816
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears17/27/20$ 1102583 817
( 5.7L) 8Automatic, 4 gears22/36/26$ 819583 811
( 4.1L) 6Automatic, 4 gears16/26/20$ 1172483 822
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears17/28/21$ 1102483 812
( 4.1L) 6Automatic, 4 gears16/26/20$ 1172583 822
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears17/28/21$ 1102583 812

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
89V102000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988V (Vehicle)175589707/20/1989ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/16/198907/25/1989
Defect SummaryA 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 SummaryServo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryInstall a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
NotesSystem:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA88036GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/22/198808/30/1991REAR DISC BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
C89001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/06/198901/16/1990THROTTLE NON-RETURN
 There is no summary currently available

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