Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1979 Buick Regal 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, 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.
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 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.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) 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 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.
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).
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).
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. VEHICLES WITH 3.8 L ENGINES.
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).
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.
A failure of this component (suspension) 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).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND CONSOLE SHIFT. THE SHIFT CABLE HOUSING RETAINING SPRING CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BACKWARDS OR MAY BE OMITTED. WITH THIS CONDITION THE CONSOLE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR MAY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE :PARK" OR "P" POSITION WHEN IT IS NOT. THIS CAN ALLOW AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE TO ROLL FREE IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED.
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).
On certain vehicles equipped with cruise control. The brake stop light and cruise control switch may be assembled with incorrect lubrication on the actuating plunger. This results in adverse wear between the internal contacts of the switch which can cause the plunger to stick and cause the rear brake stop lights to become inoperative and if the cruise control is actuated, to stay electrically engaged. Without stop light operation, a vehicle approaching from the rear would not be aware that the brake was being applied. If the cruise control would not disengage through brake pedal operation vehicle sp
A failure of this component (electrical) 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).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED V6 ENGINES. ENGINES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT VACUUM DIFFERENTIAL VALVE INSTALLED IN THE AIR SYSTEM. AN INCORRECT VALVE WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO EXCEED THE EMISSION LEVELS SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
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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