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Safety recall · 84V103000

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 5, 1984. It covers about 520 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
84V103000
Reported
Sep 5, 1984
Vehicles
520
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Rubber fuel hose could allow a slow fuel leak while the engine is running.

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE RUBBER FUEL HOSE.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 Liter engines.System: fuel; rubber fuel return hose.Consequences of defect: fire could ignite and could spread from the engine tothe passenger compartment, resulting in personal injury.

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 84V103000.
  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
1984 Buick Electra22D
1984 Buick Lesabre52A

Questions

Is the 84V103000 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 84V103000?

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 84V103000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 5, 1984. 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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