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Buick Regal Recall 79V205: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 79V205, reported September 12, 1979, 227 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 79V205GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Buick Century1980
Buick Regal1980