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Safety recall · 82V080000

Fuel system: fuel rail Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 24, 1982. It covers about 1,167 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
82V080000
Reported
Aug 24, 1982
Vehicles
1,167
Area
Fuel system

The problem

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.

The fix

Dealer will install a new fuel inlet pipe on the involved vehicles, free of charge.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 82V080000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1982 Buick Regal12A

Questions

Is the 82V080000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 82V080000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 82V080000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 24, 1982. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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