NHTSA Campaign Id 79V205000; Date: Sep. 12, 1979
1980 Buick Century; 1980 Buick Regal
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 227
The bolts that attached the rear suspension control arms to the frame and axle may be defective and the bolt head may separate from the bolt shank. This could allow the control arm to come loose.
The dealer will replace all suspect rear suspension control arm bolts prior to delivery. This will be done free of charge.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; bolts. Consequences of defect: if this condition occurs during vehicle operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 1979
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