Recall
Buick Century — 79V205000
NHTSA ID
79V205000
Make
Buick
Model
Century
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1979-09-12
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
227
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACHED THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS TO THE FRAME AND AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND THE BOLT HEAD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BOLT SHANK. THIS COULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COME LOOSE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BOLTS PRIOR TO DELIVERY. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.