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  NHTSA Recall 79V205000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V205000; Date: Sep. 12, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1980 Buick Century 1980 Buick Regal

Component: Suspension:rear

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 227

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will replace all suspect rear suspension control arm bolts prior to delivery. This will be done free of charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

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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All recalls of Buick vehicles.

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