Buick Regal 1980
Model Regal made in 1980 by Buick got 1 investigation as well as 6 recalls. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningequipment and exterior lighting.
Model 1980
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V235000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 9 | 10/25/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/23/1979 | 02/05/1980 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been assembled with clear lamp bulbs instead of the correct amber bulbs in front park and turn signal locations. as a result, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace clear park and turn signal lamp bulbs with amber bulbs at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; turn signal lamps.consequences of defect: the front park and turn signals appear white instead ofamber when illuminated. this would adversely affect the safe operation of thevehicle and could contribute to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V149000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 3100000 | 12/28/1984 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/24/1984 | 11/27/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. this condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. if so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: power train; rear axle.consequences of defect: loss of the wheel assembly could lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V048000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1810000 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/29/1985 | 05/01/1985 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. front brakes would remain operational. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note: owner notification will begin after september 1, 1985 and should be completed by september 30, 1985.vehicle description: midsize passenger cars and small trucks. system: rear brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 79V205000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1979 to 08/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 227 | 09/11/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/12/1979 | 12/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace all suspect rear suspension control arm bolts prior to delivery. this will be done free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA86006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/27/1985 | 11/28/1988 | BRAKE BACKING PLATE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||