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1976 Buick Electra Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (3)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1976 Buick Electra in Canada.

Ref #1977-016 Campaign : N/D
1977-05-17 205 912 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER BRAKES. GASOLINE VAPOR MAY CONDENSE IN THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AT TEMPERATURES OF O DEGREES FARENHEIT OR LOWER. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE RUBBER DIAPHRAM TO DETERIORATE AND RUPTURE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION RESULTING IN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED BRAKING.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1976-020 Campaign : N/D
1976-02-12 130 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

1976 BUICK CENTURY, REGAL, LE SABRE AND ELECTRAS WITH 350 AND 375B AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND 1976 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS WITH 350 TRANSMISSION. THE STOP TANG FOR THE INNER GEAR SELECTOR LINK LOCATED IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1975-124 Campaign : N/D
1975-12-22 2 713 units

Brakes

Issue Description

THE REAR PROPORTIONING MODULE OF THE BRAKE COMBINATION VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED AND BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE BLOCKED OFF.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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