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 Riviera in Canada.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBO-CHARGED V6 EDNGINES. ONE OR MORE TUBES IN THE ENGINE VACUUM HARNESS MAY BE PLUGGED CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE SPARK ADVANCE, LOSS OF EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), LOSS OF EARLY FUEL EVAPORATION (EFE) AND/OR LOSS OF AIR FUNCTION. THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS MAY HAVE CLEAR LAMP BULBS INSTEAD OF THE AMBER BULBS REQUIRED BY CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS MAY LOOSEN IN SERVICE AND FALL OUT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET FAILURE CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS.
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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