Buick Skyhawk 1984
Model Skyhawk made in 1984 by Buick got 6 investigations as well as 3 recalls. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seats. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l and 2.0l.
Model 1984
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/40/31 | $ 694 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/33/26 | $ 816 | 4 | 831011 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 24/36/28 | $ 782 | 4 | 831011 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 29/46/34 | $ 647 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 28/40/32 | $ 669 | 4 | 83 811 | |||
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 28/41/32 | $ 669 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/40/31 | $ 694 | 7 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 29/46/34 | $ 647 | 7 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/36/28 | $ 816 | 7 | 83 811 | |||
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 26/39/30 | $ 722 | 7 | 83 8 8 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/40/31 | $ 694 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 22/32/25 | $ 853 | 4 | 831011 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/36/29 | $ 750 | 4 | 831011 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 29/45/34 | $ 647 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 24/37/29 | $ 782 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 27/42/32 | $ 694 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/40/31 | $ 694 | 7 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 29/45/34 | $ 647 | 7 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/37/27 | $ 816 | 7 | 83 8 8 | |||
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 26/39/30 | $ 722 | 7 | 83 8 8 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
87V079000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1982 to 10/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 1136407 | 06/24/1987 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1987 | 06/01/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: drivers seat.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with manually adjustable driversseat. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SEATS | ||||||
EA86023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/01/1986 | 06/01/1987 | SEAT TRACK LOCK | 87V079000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
DP86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/12/1986 | 12/22/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
Sudden acceleration | ||||||
EA87007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 08/07/1987 | SUDDEN ACCEL | ||
There is no summary currently available |