1G4AH8135J6412008

Available vehicle information

VIN
1G4AH8135J6412008
Make
Buick
Model year
1988
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Record status
salvage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

4
4 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000 19/05/2006 View details
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

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).

Recall 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
88V164000 18/10/1988 View details
Summary

FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Recall 3 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
88V048000 01/04/1988 View details
Summary

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.

Consequence

THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.

Recall 4 SEAT BELTS
88V007000 20/01/1988 View details
Summary

OWNERS MANUAL DID NOT INCLUDE STATEMENT ON CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

Consequence

VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 210.

Remedy

FURNISH OWNERS WITH UPDATED OWNERS MANUALS THAT CONTAIN THE OMITTED INSTRUCTIONS.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 21 MPG
Highway 29 MPG
Combined 24 MPG
Engine displacement 2.5 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 370.2916666666667 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2550
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

1G4 WMI · AH8135 VDS · J6412008 VIS
WMI 1G4 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS AH8135 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS J6412008 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 6 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BUICK
Model Century
Model year 1988
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Wagon
Trim Custom
Displacement 3.8 L
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city OKLAHOMA CITY
Plant state OKLAHOMA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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