# Recalls that may apply to the 1986 Buick Regal

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [89V102000](/recalls/nhtsa/89V102000.md), 1989-06-16: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING \(ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF\). Built 1983\-08\-01 to 1988\-02\-01.
- [88V014000](/recalls/nhtsa/88V014000.md), 1988-01-08: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. Built 1984\-07\-01 to 1986\-05\-01.
- [87V124000](/recalls/nhtsa/87V124000.md), 1987-08-10: STRUCTURE. SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. Built 1984\-08\-01 to 1985\-06\-01.
- [86V093000](/recalls/nhtsa/86V093000.md), 1986-07-14: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY  BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED   WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR.  THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING        DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE.                                                                                            CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, BELT ANCHOR BOLT MAY PULL LOOSE FROM  ANCHOR PLATE, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY          ANCHORAGES, AND INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANT. Built 1985\-09\-01 to 1986\-01\-01.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [1989092](/recalls/tc/1989092.md), 1989-07-04: Engine. A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL \(BRACKET\) MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO CAUSE THE SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY TO WEAR THROUGH THE BALL AND CATCH ON OTHER COMPONENTS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A STUCK THROTTLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: A BUSHING KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
- [1986077](/recalls/tc/1986077.md), 1986-07-16: Seats And Restraints. Certain vehicles equipped with hatchroof option may not comply with CMVSS 210 \- Seatbelt Assembly Anchorages.  Drivers side shoulder belt anchor plate may be located upside down which can result in the anchor bolt pulling loose in an accident.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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