Is the 2000 BUICK Park Avenue safe to drive?

The 2000 BUICK Park Avenue has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY recall for the 2000 BUICK Park Avenue? (Campaign #04V090000)

Your vehicle's fuel system has a faulty fuel pressure regulator that can leak fuel at a higher rate than usual, potentially causing a backfire. If the backfire happens, it can rupture the intake manifold, causing a fuel line to break, which can lead to a fuel leak and possibly a fire. You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where a new fuel pressure regulator with improved parts will be installed free of charge. The recall is being done in phases, starting on June 30, 2004, and September 30, 2004, and you can contact Buick, Oldsmobile, or Pontiac at the numbers listed for more information.

NHTSA Campaign 04V090000 Recall Details

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

What Happened

Your vehicle's fuel system has a faulty fuel pressure regulator that can leak fuel at a higher rate than usual, potentially causing a backfire.

Risk if Unfixed

If the backfire happens, it can rupture the intake manifold, causing a fuel line to break, which can lead to a fuel leak and possibly a fire.

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where a new fuel pressure regulator with improved parts will be installed free of charge. The recall is being done in phases, starting on June 30, 2004, and September 30, 2004, and you can contact Buick, Oldsmobile, or Pontiac at the numbers listed for more information.

Campaign 04V090000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Affected Vehicles