1977 Buick Century
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 8 safety recalls for the 1977 Buick Century. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Buick dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 231 CU. IN. V-6 ENGINES. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE MAY HAVE A PLUGGED PASSAGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FAIL AN EMISSION INSPECTION TEST.
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 350 C.I.D. 2 BARREL CARBURETOR ENGINES. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST CROSSOVER PASSAGE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALSO, THE EGR VALVE MAY HAVE A PLUGGED PASSAGE AND THE CARBURETOR OFF-IDLE AIR BLEED PASSAGE MAY REQUIRE CLEANING. THESE ITEMS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO EMIT EXHAUST GAS POLLUTANTS IN EXCESS OF LEVELS REQUIRED BY CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
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CERTAIN REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES (8 1/2" RING GEAR - CODE 0) MAY HAVE METAL FLAWS THAT COULD ALLOW THE AXLE SHAFTS TO BREAK AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
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POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
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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.
Potential 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.
Summary
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
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