NHTSA Defect Investigation List for the 2000 Buick Century
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2000 Buick Century, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:
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ACCELERATOR CABLE DETACHES FROM THROTTLE NHTSA Defect Investigation #SQ00004
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Summary: In November 1999, GM initiated a non-safety owner notification campaign to address certain 2000 Chevrolet, Pontiac and buicks, equipped with th 3.1L engine, to replace engine's throttle body. Due to an oversized cable ball retention feature, the cable end could disconnect from the throttle body. When this occurs the driver is unable to accelerator the vehicle. The puirpose of the sq is to detrmine the extent of the problem experience and if a safety recall is warranted.
NHTSA: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #SQ00004 »