Recall
Buick Skylark — 79V098000
NHTSA ID
79V098000
Make
Buick
Model
Skylark
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1979-04-17
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Units Affected
23,725
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING TO BE FORCED OVER THE LOWER SPRING SEAT DUE TO SUSPENSION FORCES.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WITHOUT CHARGE.