We have classified the 2 complaints from 2001 Buick Park Avenue about FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE into the following categories.
Our 2001 buick has had a engine compartment fire it is the same cause as this recall- [xxx] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -close investigation subject : engine compartment fires , 1 recall(s) date investigation opened: oct 22, 2002 date investigation closed: mar 09, 2004 nhtsa action number: ea02030 component(s): fuel system, gasoline information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
While attempting to start the car after the ignition was cranked for less than one second there was an explosion from under the hood resulting in fire. the fire was put out within a minute due to access of a nearby fire extinguisher. upon examination of the engine compartment the entire intake manifold had exploded off of the engine and there was fire damage to wiring and hoses. the car was parked outside overnight and the temperature was 5 degrees f. it is a good thing i had recently purchased this car from my aging parents. *tr
Car failed to start properly and dealer indicated the "fuel pressure regulator is leaking". the fuel pressure regulator was replaced and the problem solved, but i was charged for the service. a recall had been placed on the same car (buick park avenue) model for factor replacement of the fuel pressure regulator for other cars bought the same year (2000). was told i must file a complaint if i expected to have the service paid by a recall.*ak