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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD19/30/2321/38/26Regular$ 8165850901

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.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
88V078000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1985 to 06/01/1985V (Vehicle)6513606/30/1988MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/10/198805/13/1988
Defect SummaryInsufficient clearance between the power steering pump pressure hose assembly and the transmission governor/speed sensor connector could cause abrasion of the hose.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a fluid leak, with the potential foran underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryReplace the power steering pump pressure hose.
NotesSystem: power steering pump hose.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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
EA87022GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/27/198711/27/1991STALLING
 There is no summary currently available
C89001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/06/198901/16/1990THROTTLE NON-RETURN
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
06/10/199610/24/1986
 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
08/06/19946
 Power steering inoperative, causing excessive physical force to turn wheel. *sd