BUICK CENTURY 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V143000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | CENTURY | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-06-23 | 2000-05-17 | 2000-05-22 |
Production Dates: 1999-11-01 - 2000-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00047
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18754
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD"S" ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
THE REAR WHEEL CAN SHIFT, CAUSING REAR STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPINDLE BOLTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 23, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
