Transport CanadaCritical
1997 BUICK REGALTransport Canada Recall #2009105
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of the engine and install two new-revised spark plug wire retainers.
128,726 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 09047Updated June 10, 2026