Buick Riviera 1986
Model Riviera made in 1986 by Buick got 3 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, steering. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering. The car has one 3.8l engine.
Model 1986
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/30/23 | 21/38/26 | Regular | $ 816 | 5 | 850901 |
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 | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
88V078000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1985 to 06/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 65136 | 06/30/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/10/1988 | 05/13/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Insufficient clearance between the power steering pump pressure hose assembly and the transmission governor/speed sensor connector could cause abrasion of the hose. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in a fluid leak, with the potential foran underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the power steering pump pressure hose. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: power steering pump hose.vehicle description: passenger cars. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA87022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1987 | 11/27/1991 | STALLING | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
06/10/1996 | 10/24/1986 | ||
Voltage converter for the dash and shifting indicators failed. dash and shifting indicators are dependent on voltage converter. without the lights and in the dark it is impossible to determine where the light switch is located or where transmission shifter is positioned. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
12/27/1992 | |||
The electrical system in the vehicle is draining the battery and could cause a fire. *ak | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
08/06/1994 | 6 | ||
Power steering inoperative, causing excessive physical force to turn wheel. *sd |