Buick Century 1981

Model Century made in 1981 by Buick got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningsuspension, wheels.

Century year 1981

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1981

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SUSPENSION - REAR
81V025000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1977 to 12/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	5821160	03/09/1981	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	02/25/1981	03/06/1981
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.
Notes	System: suspension; rear control arm attaching bolts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.consequences of defect: if the fracture occurs when the vehicle is in motion,it could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
WHEELS
81V009000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		V (Vehicle)	17	01/04/1981	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	01/13/1981	02/12/1981
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Spare wheels will be replaced without charge to owners within 60 days of recall notification.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with limited slip axles andcompact spare wheel assemblies.system: suspension; compact spare wheel.consequences of defect: if separation occurs during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
81V036000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 09/01/1980 to 10/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	6690	03/30/1981	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	03/23/1981	04/08/1981
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The defective wheels will be replaced without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with txheavy duty wheels.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: if separation of wheel and tire from vehicle occurswhile vehicle is in motion, driver could experience loss of vehicle control andhave an accident.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA86006	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	11/27/1985	11/28/1988	BRAKE BACKING PLATE
	There is no summary currently available
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DP86018	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	09/05/1986	12/19/1986	POWER STEERING FAILURE
	Power steering failure

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
		1	07/01/1989
	Rear wheel brake cylinders rotate in backing plate causing the rear brakes to lock up.