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1985 BUICK SOMERSET

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 29, 1999
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE JERKS AND STALL, UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Feb 8, 1997
VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 28, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING WHEN VEHICLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE, RESTARTS AFTER COOLING. *SKD

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 BUICK SOMERSET

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
000524001 Apr 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

BUICK SOMERSET - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUICK SOMERSET across all model years (1985, 1987).

3 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BUICK SOMERSET - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1987 1 0 View
1986 1 7 View
1985 (current) 1 3

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