1G4NC51U5HM041476

Available vehicle information

VIN
1G4NC51U5HM041476
Make
Buick
Model year
1987
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Record status
accident
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 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
88V032000 15/03/1988 View details
Summary

THE FUEL FEED OR FUEL RETURN HOSE AT THE ENGINE MAY RUB AGAINST A SHIFT LEVER ON THE 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE.

Consequence

IN TIME A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THE HOSE AND FUELLEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD REUSLT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

1G4 WMI · NC51U5 VDS · HM041476 VIS
WMI 1G4 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS NC51U5 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS HM041476 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code H Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code M 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 Skylark
Model year 1987
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Displacement 2.5 L
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city LANSING - NORTH PLANT
Plant state MICHIGAN
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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