1978, 1979, 1980, 1982 Buick Century Recall
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Drum: Wheel Cylinders
Issued · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
- Vehicles affected
- 1,810,000
- Report received
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.
Remedy
ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
Notes
NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1985. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MIDSIZE PASSENGER CARS AND SMALL TRUCKS. SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.