1983 BUICK REGAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 BUICK REGAL
The 1983 BUICK REGAL has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1983 BUICK REGAL, potentially affecting up to 4,667 vehicles.
Recall 83V106000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 4,667 vehicles affected
Defect: THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR BRAKE PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES, MAY DEVELOP A LEAK DUE TO EXTENDED CHAFING ON THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.
Remedy: IF UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER FINDS THAT THERE IS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE PIPE WILL BE REFORMED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY THREE QUARTER INCH SPACE. ONLY THOSE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 BUICK REGAL
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 BUICK REGAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LETTER FROM CAROLYN GREEN. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NO LONGER FASTENED.*JB
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE PIPE WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE RESULTED IN LOSS OF BRAKES RECALL 83V106000. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1983 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 BUICK REGAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 BUICK REGAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 BUICK REGAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK REGAL
- 1978 BUICK REGAL — 1 complaint
- 1979 BUICK REGAL — 3 complaints
- 1980 BUICK REGAL — 0 complaints
- 1981 BUICK REGAL — 0 complaints
- 1982 BUICK REGAL — 1 complaint
- 1983 BUICK REGAL (current)
- 1984 BUICK REGAL — 6 complaints
- 1985 BUICK REGAL — 10 complaints
- 1986 BUICK REGAL — 14 complaints
- 1987 BUICK REGAL — 28 complaints
- 1988 BUICK REGAL — 181 complaints
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