BUICK CENTURY 1981: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V009000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | CENTURY | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-01-04 | 1981-01-13 | 1981-02-12 |
Production Dates: 1980-09-01 - 1980-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
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.
