NHTSA Campaign #95V173000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SEPTEMBER 15
1995

2,216,325 vehicles recalled

1994 BUICK CENTURY -- These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with FMVSS no.210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence of non-compliance: In a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.

Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V173000 »

NHTSA Campaign #94V189000 STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

OCTOBER 04
1994

206 vehicles recalled

1994 BUICK CENTURY -- The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.

This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.

Dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. If the spindle nut is undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #94V189000 »

NHTSA Campaign #94V159000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

AUGUST 31
1994

139,542 vehicles recalled

1994 BUICK CENTURY -- Water intrusion can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly.

A short circuit in the power door lock assembly can result in a vehicle fire.

Dealers will replace the power door lock relay and any corroded terminals. In addition, the new relay will be relocated to an area where water intrusion is less likely. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #94V159000 »

NHTSA Campaign #94V008000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

JANUARY 12
1994

49,047 vehicles recalled

1994 BUICK CENTURY -- In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by FMVSS no. 124, "Accelerator Control System."

Consequence of non-compliance: Loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #94V008000 »

NHTSA Campaign #94V021000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

JANUARY 08
1994

10,646 vehicles recalled

1994 BUICK CENTURY -- During assembly, water may have entered the accelerator control cable conduit causing it to develop a high effort and/or binding condition in very cold weather.

High effort or binding conditions cause loss of normalthrottle control or the throttle may not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.

The dealer will purge the throttle cable of any internally trapped water, if it is present. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #94V021000 »

NHTSA Campaign #93V162000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SEPTEMBER 27
1993

579 vehicles recalled

1994 BUICK CENTURY -- The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.

Loss of accelerator control may not reduce engine speedto a level anticipated by the driver. Although the vehicle can still be stoppedwith the service brake, loss of accelerator control could result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.

Replace the cruise control cable. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V162000 »