NHTSA recall 96V116000
Fuel System, Gasoline · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
Why it matters: This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
The fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1996 Buick Lesabre
- 1996 Buick Park Avenue
- 1996 Buick Regal
- 1996 Buick Riviera
- 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1997 Buick Lesabre
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Buick Lesabre, 1997 Buick Lesabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Regal, 1996 Buick Riviera, 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V116000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.