Buick Riviera 1979

Model Riviera made in 1979 by Buick got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, parking brake.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
79V002000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1978 to 11/01/1978V (Vehicle)853401/15/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/05/197910/12/1979571108
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may have been assembled with clear lamp bulbs instead of the correct amber colored bulbs. as a result, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment, which requires that the front side marker lamps be amber when illuminated.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install amber bulbs in the front side marker lamps on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; lamp bulbs.consequences of defect: white lights may adversely affect the safe operation ofthe vehicle in darkness or in other conditions of reduced visibility. failureto identify direction of moving vehicle can result in an accident.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
79V069000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 11/01/1978 to 11/01/1978V (Vehicle)9204/23/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/13/197910/12/1979571105
Defect SummaryVehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. an incorrect parking brake adjusting spring was installed on certain vehicles. this may cause interference when attempting to apply the parking brakes.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe caliper actuator assembly will be replaced without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes.system: parking; emergency brakes, mechanical.consequences of defect: if the vehicle is parked on an incline with the parkingbrake applied and gear shift not in park, it could roll free, causingproperty damage and personal injury.