Buick Estate 1974

Model Estate made in 1974 by Buick got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
74V128000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)738008/19/1974MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/13/197410/12/1979
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NotesBuick campaign no 74-c-5.station wagon.possibility that the rear brake pipewas improperly positioned while installing a rear axle pinion angle checkingfixture.if this condition exists, and when driving causes bottoming thebrake pipe may flex up and down until it breaks, resulting in loss of brakefluid and loss of rear braking action.(correct by inspecting and relocatingbrake pipe 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.)