'80 Buick Century Recalls
| Recall Date: |
NOV 24, 1984 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3100000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 24, 1984
Model Affected:
1980 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
3100000
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
APR 29, 1985 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1810000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 29, 1985
Model Affected:
1980 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
Consequence:
Remedy:
ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
Potential Units Affected:
1810000
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
FEB 11, 1981 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
67350
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 11, 1981
Model Affected:
1980 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
THE ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERS CONTAIN A DEFECT WHICH CAUSES THE GLASS TO SHATTER WITHOUT IMPACT DURING OR SOME TIME AFTER USE OF THE DEFOGGER. VERTICAL ELECTRICAL STRIPS MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE HOT SPOTS THAT CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE REAR GLASS.
Consequence:
Remedy:
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PRESENCE OF A PARTICULAR WEATHERSTRIP. IF PRESENT, A LAYER OF A SPECIAL CONDUCTIVE EPOXY WILL BE ADDED TO THE VERTICAL BAR ON THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. THIS EPOXY IS A NEW CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WHICH WILL NOT REACT WITH THE WEATHERSTRIP.
Potential Units Affected:
67350
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
FEB 25, 1981 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5821160
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 25, 1981
Model Affected:
1980 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
5821160
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 1979 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
227
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 12, 1979
Model Affected:
1980 BUICK CENTURY
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BOLTS PRIOR TO DELIVERY. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
227
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
OCT 24, 2007 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
121680
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 24, 2007
Model Affected:
1980 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Potential Units Affected:
121680
Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.