1979 Buick Riviera
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 5 safety recalls for the 1979 Buick Riviera. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Buick dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBO-CHARGED V6 EDNGINES. ONE OR MORE TUBES IN THE ENGINE VACUUM HARNESS MAY BE PLUGGED CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE SPARK ADVANCE, LOSS OF EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), LOSS OF EARLY FUEL EVAPORATION (EFE) AND/OR LOSS OF AIR FUNCTION. THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
Summary
THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS MAY HAVE CLEAR LAMP BULBS INSTEAD OF THE AMBER BULBS REQUIRED BY CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
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THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS MAY LOOSEN IN SERVICE AND FALL OUT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET FAILURE CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS.
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VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.
Remedy
THE CALIPER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH CLEAR LAMP BULBS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT AMBER COLORED BULBS. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", WHICH REQUIRES THAT THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS BE AMBER WHEN ILLUMINATED.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AMBER BULBS IN THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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