LTR ADDRESSED TO THE POTUS RE DEFECTIVE PARTS ON HIS 2002 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM, INQUIRING WHAT CAN THE GOVERNMENT DO THROUGH GM TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE HIM; FOR THE ADMINISTRATORS SIGNATURE. *KB ALL FOUR OF THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE SEALANT HOLDING THE COVER TO THE DASHBOARD CAME APART, WHICH CAUSED A LARGE…
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LTR ADDRESSED TO THE POTUS RE DEFECTIVE PARTS ON HIS 2002 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM, INQUIRING WHAT CAN THE GOVERNMENT DO THROUGH GM TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE HIM; FOR THE ADMINISTRATORS SIGNATURE. *KB ALL FOUR OF THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE SEALANT HOLDING THE COVER TO THE DASHBOARD CAME APART, WHICH CAUSED A LARGE GAP NEAR THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10299409
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 2009
Structure
THE DASH IN MY 2002 BUICK LESABRE IS COMING UP AND I AM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY I WILL BE GOING SOMEWHERE AND BE IN EVEN A LITTLE FENDER BENDER OR MAYBE NOT NOTHING AT ALL AND IT WILL COME ON OFF .IT IS LIKE THE GLUE THEY USED TO MOLD IT DOWN HAS COME UNDONE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT .I BOUGHT THE CAR USED LAST JUNE THIS STARTED LIKE R…
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THE DASH IN MY 2002 BUICK LESABRE IS COMING UP AND I AM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY I WILL BE GOING SOMEWHERE AND BE IN EVEN A LITTLE FENDER BENDER OR MAYBE NOT NOTHING AT ALL AND IT WILL COME ON OFF .IT IS LIKE THE GLUE THEY USED TO MOLD IT DOWN HAS COME UNDONE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT .I BOUGHT THE CAR USED LAST JUNE THIS STARTED LIKE RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND IT JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME AND NOW I AM GETTING REALLY WORRIED SOMEONE WILL GET HURT IF IT CONTINUES TO COME A LOOSE .SO IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR MAYBE EVEN DEATH TO SOMEONE WITH THE EXTRA PIECES COMING UP LIKE THAT .THE CORNER DOWN NEXT TO THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS ALSO STARTING TO STICK SOME ALSO SO IT WOULD PROBABLE NOT BE A GOOD IDEA FOR SOMEONE TO LET THEIR SMALL CHILDREN OR MAYBE EVEN AN ADULT TO SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE I THINK THAT THE DASH COULD BE HARMFUL TO ANYONE EVEN THE DRIVER IF ANYONE ELSES STARTS TO STICK UP LIKE MINE DOES .THE THOUGHT THAT IT COULD BE SOMETHING THAT MIGHT NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED SO HOPEFUL NOBODY WILL NOT LOSE THEIR LIFE IN AN ACCIDENT. BUICK LESABRE 2002 MODEL . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10278332
63,000 miles · Sep 15, 2008
Structure
THE DASH OF OUR 2002 LASABRE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE WINDSHIELD HAS PULLED APART AND IS BECOMING AN OBSTRUCTION TO OUR VIEW. THE SEPARATION IS ABOUT AN INCH AND IS BEGINNING TO LIFT UP. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE DASH WHERE THE AIR BAG IS LOCATED IS STARTING TO BULGE FROM THE DASH AND COULD BE PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD I…
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THE DASH OF OUR 2002 LASABRE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE WINDSHIELD HAS PULLED APART AND IS BECOMING AN OBSTRUCTION TO OUR VIEW. THE SEPARATION IS ABOUT AN INCH AND IS BEGINNING TO LIFT UP. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE DASH WHERE THE AIR BAG IS LOCATED IS STARTING TO BULGE FROM THE DASH AND COULD BE PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD IF IT CONTINUES TO EXTEND OUT FARTHER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10242291
40,000 miles · Aug 14, 2008
Structure
THE DASHBOARD COVER SEPARATED FROM THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2002 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED. EVENTUALLY, THE COVER WILL SEPARATE ENOUGH TO BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VIEW FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A SERIOUS AUTOMOBILE CRASH THAT COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS AND THE DRIVER AND P…
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THE DASHBOARD COVER SEPARATED FROM THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2002 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED. EVENTUALLY, THE COVER WILL SEPARATE ENOUGH TO BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VIEW FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A SERIOUS AUTOMOBILE CRASH THAT COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE THAT IS STRUCK IN AN INCIDENT. A SAFETY RECALL IS NEEDED SO THAT BUICK WILL RECALL MODELS THAT ARE EFFECTED AND THUS AVOID A SERIOUS CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10238327
55,000 miles · Sep 18, 2006
Structure
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DASH BOARD WAS LOOSE AT THE SEAM WHERE THE TWO PARTS MEET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE DASH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #10168506
62,000 miles · Mar 7, 2006
StructureInjury
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SOMETIMES THE TRUNK LID FAILS TO REMAIN OPEN AND UNEXPECTEDLY FALLS DOWN, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY TO THE PERSON WHO OPENED IT. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PARTS WERE ORDERED ON 07/08/2006, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE ON 03/07/2006. CURRENTLY, VEHIC…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SOMETIMES THE TRUNK LID FAILS TO REMAIN OPEN AND UNEXPECTEDLY FALLS DOWN, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY TO THE PERSON WHO OPENED IT. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PARTS WERE ORDERED ON 07/08/2006, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE ON 03/07/2006. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10152104
10,000 miles · Sep 2, 2003
StructureInjury
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID HAD A TENDENCY TO SWING UP AND DOWN WHEN OPENED. ON ONE OCCASION THE LID CAME DOWN AND HIT THE CONSUMERS GLASSES AND GAVE HER A BLACK EYE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TORSION BAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10029974
2,800 miles · Aug 5, 2003
Structure
WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WATER IS LEAKING INSIDE THE TRUNK. *AK *MR
NHTSA ODI #10032144
4,086 miles · Feb 11, 2003
StructureInjury
THE TRUNK LID COLLAPSED ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE ON AN INCLINE, AND CAUSED INJURY TO THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10006161
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2002
StructureInjury
CONSUMER OPENED TRUNK WITH REMOTE CONTROL. TRUNK LID OPENED, CONSUMER BENT OVER TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF TRUNK, AND LID CLOSED AND CAME DOWN ON CONSUMER'S HEAD. *AK *YH
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER TORQUE OF BOTH STEERING GEAR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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EA02030 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 9, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
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Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
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