Recall ID # 07E021000 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| Recall Date: |
MAR 12, 2007 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
742
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 12, 2007
Model Affected:
2000 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence:
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Potential Units Affected:
742
Notes:
DELPHI
Recall ID # 01V109000 - SEAT BELTS
| Recall Date: |
APR 06, 2001 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
116007
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 06, 2001
Model Affected:
2000 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
GM WILL MAIL A NEW BILINGUAL AIR BAG LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER MAY BRING THE LABEL TO THEIR DEALER FOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.
Potential Units Affected:
116007
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 01017
Recall ID # 00V143000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
| Recall Date: |
MAY 17, 2000 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
18754
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 17, 2000
Model Affected:
2000 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
Consequence:
THE REAR WHEEL CAN SHIFT, CAUSING REAR STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPINDLE BOLTS.
Potential Units Affected:
18754
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 00047
Recall ID # 00V228003 - SEAT BELTS
| Recall Date: |
AUG 07, 2000 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
156305
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 07, 2000
Model Affected:
2000 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
156305
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 00067
Recall ID # 00V160000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| Recall Date: |
JUN 16, 2000 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
248
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 16, 2000
Model Affected:
2000 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE FLEXIBLE FUEL FILL HOSE TO THE METAL FILL TUBE MAY BE LOOSE AND COULD SEPARATE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL HOSE FILL NECK CLAMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP.
Potential Units Affected:
248
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 00056
Recall ID # 00V371000 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| Recall Date: |
NOV 13, 2000 |
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Model Affected: |
CENTURY |
| Potential Units Affected: |
12
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 13, 2000
Model Affected:
2000 BUICK CENTURY
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence:
IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.
Potential Units Affected:
12
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 00090