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7 Active Safety Recalls

1978 Buick Regal Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (7)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Buick Regal in Canada.

Ref #1986-056 Campaign : 6A16
1986-05-28 251 424 units

Brakes

Issue Description

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.

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).

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Ref #1985-049 Campaign : 5A15
1985-04-29 357 841 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of rear braking action.

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).

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Ref #1985-008 Campaign : 5A07
1985-01-11 213 393 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the heads of the rear seatbelt anchor bolts may break off during normal vehicle use and in the event of an accident in which the rear seatbelts are in use, the probability of injury to the wearer will be increased.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) 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).

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Ref #1985-010 Campaign : 5R12
1985-01-11 153 969 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

THE AXLE RETAINING "C" CLIP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL MAY DISLODGE AND ALLOW THE AXLE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO SIDE FORCES. AXLE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLE CRASH.

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).

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Ref #1981-027 Campaign : 1A10
1981-02-24 486 090 units

Suspension

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occur.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) 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).

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Ref #1979-123 Campaign : 9C09 9P12 9006
1979-07-18 128 293 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

THE OUTER FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY EXPERIENCE INADEQUATE LUBRICATION THAT MAY CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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).

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Ref #1978-045 Campaign : 8B05 8006 8P08
1978-06-22 4 437 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR H.D. COOLING. ENGINE FAN MAY EXPERIENCE A RESONANCE CONDITION THAT WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FATIGUE FAILURE. IF FAILURE OCCURS WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND ENGINE RUNNING, FRAGMENTS COULD INJURE PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.

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).

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