Recall
Buick Skyhawk — 78V242000
NHTSA ID
78V242000
Make
Buick
Model
Skyhawk
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1978-11-06
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Units Affected
130,965
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, INCLUDING EXTENDED SEVERE BRAKING, THE WHEEL BEARING AREA MAY ENCOUNTER TEMPERATURES THAT CAN CAUSE THE GREASE TO MIGRATE OUT OF THE BEARING AREA. THIS WILL REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF LUBRICATION AVAILABLE TO THE BEARINGS AND RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND SPINDLE DAMAGE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED PARTS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.