1981 Buick Century
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 10 safety recalls for the 1981 Buick Century. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Buick dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: A STAGED PURGE CONTROL VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND THE CARBURETOR.
Summary
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the rear brakes and loss of rear braking capability.this Would result in increased stopping distances and possible crash. note: vehicles in ontario and quebec only.
Summary
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This recall affects vehicles sold in the Maritime provinces only.
Summary
"UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" LABEL OMITTED. THUS VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICES.
Summary
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, THE WHEEL DISCS MAY CRACK AND COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TIRE AND PART OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Summary
THE TERMINAL THAT ATTACHES THE ENGINE TO BODY GROUND CABLE TO THE FRONT LOWER TIE BAR MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN REDUCED VOLTAGE TO BODY GROUNDED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND CAUSE ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COMPONENTS.
Summary
On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occur.
Summary
"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
Remedy
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Summary
THE STEEL USED IN SOME COMPACT SPARE WHEELS IS TOO THIN. WHILE IN SERVICE THE WHEEL MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
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