Buick Century 1974

Model Century made in 1974 by Buick got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, suspension.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
74V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)2642101/28/1974MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/25/197410/12/1979
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NotesGeneral motors campaign no 74-c-10.oldsmobile campaign no 74-c-4.buickcampaign no 74-c-3.pontiac campaign no 74-c-4.possibility that the frontseat lap-belt retractor may intermittently fail to lock the seat lap-beltwebbing due to weak locking bar spring.as a result, the retractor may fail tohold the belt in position during extremely hard braking action or underaccident conditions.this may cause the occupant to slide forward on the seatand increase the possibility of injury.(correct by inspecting and installingnew assist spring where necessary.)
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM
73V250000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1973 to 10/01/1973V (Vehicle)78211101/09/1974MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/27/197310/12/1979
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NotesChevrolet campaign no 74-c-09.pontiac 74-c-2.buick 74-c-2.oldsmobile74-c-3.sprint 74-c-4.possibility that the front upper control arm innerbushing retainer nuts may loosen and come off during normal operatingconditions.should this occur, the loose control arm may move forward andcontact the upper control arm mounting bracket on the frame which restricts anyfurther forward movement.if this vehicle is operated in this condition it ispossible for the control arm cross shaft to break.(correct by inspecting andinstalling new bushing retainers where necessary.)