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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1982 Buick Century in Canada.
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the rear brakes and loss of rear braking capability.this Would result in increased stopping distances and possible crash. note: vehicles in ontario and quebec only.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This recall affects vehicles sold in the Maritime provinces only.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE NOT FULLY SEATED INTO THEIR FITTINGS WHEN THE FITTINGS WERE CRIMPED ONTO THE HOSE AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE. HOSE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION THEREBY INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THIS COULD CAUSE SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT ANY ONE OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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