1992 BUICK CENTURY Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 91V214000 on 12/15/1991
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1991 - 10/31/1991
- Affected:
- 10,141
- Defect:
- The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
- Consequence:
- If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Replace the transaxle where required.
- Notes:
- System: transmission and transmission shift indicator.vehicle description: 1992 "a" and "w" body passenger cars with 4-speedautomatic transmissions.
- Campaign:
- 92V066000 on 05/19/1992
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1992 - 02/29/1992
- Affected:
- 33
- Defect:
- The optional remote entry module may have a fault which causes random actuation of interior lamps, door locks, and/or tailgate release. this actuation may occur while the vehicle is in use or unattended.
- Consequence:
- If the tailgate release actuates, the tailgate will open.unrestrained passengers in the rear seat area could fall out of the vehiclewhile the car is in motion, and receive serious injuries.
- Correction:
- Replace the remote entry module with a newly revised module to prevent random actuation.
- Notes:
- System: electrical; remote entry modules.vehicle description: passenger cars (station wagons) with remote entry modules.
- Campaign:
- 95V173000 on 09/11/1995
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1988 - 08/29/1995
- Affected:
- 2,216,325
- Defect:
- These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. this does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence:
- Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. the safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
- Notes:
- System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1992 BUICK CENTURY TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- 9573T4001
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- Bulletin:
- 990730030
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730030A
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
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