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Recalls

Engine

Recall date July 11, 1996
Models affected
  • 1996 Buick LeSabre
  • 1997 Buick LeSabre
  • 1996 Buick Park Avenue
  • 1996 Buick Regal
  • 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
Units affected 14,365
Details

THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING THAT CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

THIS CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

ALSO, IF A PERSON WAS IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPEN, AND THIS BACKFIRE CONDITION OCCURRED, IT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

CORRECTION: THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) WILL BE REFLASHED WITH NEW PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website