Buick Skyhawk 1986
Model Skyhawk made in 1986 by Buick got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/34/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 4 | 850828 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/39/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 850805 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 4 | 850825 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/37/31 | 30/48/36 | Regular | $ 606 | 4 | 850814 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 850820 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 850820 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/39/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 7 | 850805 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/37/31 | 30/48/36 | Regular | $ 606 | 7 | 850814 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 7 | 850820 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 7 | 850820 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V149000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1985 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 4036 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/18/1985 | 12/02/1985 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect tail lamp lens were installed, lens do not conform to fmvss 108, lamp reflective device and associated equipment. consequence of defect: in times of reduced visibility, an approaching vehicle may not be aware of this vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correct tail lamp lens will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tail lamps/fmvss 108.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||