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1G4AK4797EH590924
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
BUICK
Vehicle Model
Regal
Vehicle Trim
T-Type
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1G4AK479*EH
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model Year
1984
Plant City
FLINT
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Body Class
Coupe
Doors
2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3800.0
Displacement (CI)
231.89022755998
Displacement (L)
3.8
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Buick
Seat Belt Type
Manual
VIN Breakdown
1G4
World Manufacturer Identifier
AK479
Vehicle Descriptor Section
7
Check Digit
EH590924
Vehicle Identifier Section
EPA Fuel Economy
City
17 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550
CO2 Emissions
467.7368421052632 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (5 Found)
Total Recalls
5
Vehicle
1984 BUICK Regal
Source
NHTSA Database
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 CE...
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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).
Campaign: 06E043000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence:
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
Campaign: 89V102000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ONE OF THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE STEERING GEAR COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME ...
Remedy:
TIGHTEN THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS.
Campaign: 85V024000
Owner Complaints (6)
Total Complaints
6
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
1
STRUCTURE
"ENGINE FELL OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. CRADDLE BOLTS ATTACHED TO VEHICLE WERE ROTTEN.*AK"
ODI #8007341
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"DELCO BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID. NLM"
ODI #552873
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