1994 BUICK CENTURY Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 93V162000 on 09/28/1993
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1993 - 07/31/1993
- Affected:
- 579
- Defect:
- The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
- Consequence:
- Loss of accelerator control may not reduce engine speedto a level anticipated by the driver. although the vehicle can still be stoppedwith the service brake, loss of accelerator control could result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Replace the cruise control cable.
- Notes:
- System: equipment; speed control.vehicle description: passenger cars with 3.1l engines and cruise control.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact buick service center at 1-800-521-7000 or oldsmobile service centerat 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V008000 on 01/13/1994
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:springs
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1993 - 09/30/1993
- Affected:
- 49,047
- Defect:
- In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system."
- Consequence:
- Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.
- Notes:
- System: fuel; throttle linkages and control return spring; fmvss no. 214.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3.1l l82 engines. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance,please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or contact oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V021000 on 02/16/1994
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:cables
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1993 - 11/30/1993
- Affected:
- 10,646
- Defect:
- During assembly, water may have entered the accelerator control cable conduit causing it to develop a high effort and/or binding condition in very cold weather.
- Consequence:
- High effort or binding conditions cause loss of normalthrottle control or the throttle may not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. if this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Correction:
- The dealer will purge the throttle cable of any internally trapped water, if it is present.
- Notes:
- System: fuel; throttle linkages; accelerator; flexible.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V159000 on 08/31/1994
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1993 - 04/30/1994
- Affected:
- 139,542
- Defect:
- Water intrusion can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly.
- Consequence:
- A short circuit in the power door lock assembly can result in a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the power door lock relay and any corroded terminals. in addition, the new relay will be relocated to an area where water intrusion is less likely.
- Notes:
- System: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with power door locks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also,contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V189000 on 10/17/1994
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1993 - 12/31/1993
- Affected:
- 206
- Defect:
- The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. this can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.
- Consequence:
- This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. if the spindle nut is undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced.
- Notes:
- System: suspension; independant front; spindle; knuckle; steering.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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.
1994 BUICK CENTURY TSBs (27)
- Bulletin:
- 433504
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- highway speed vibration. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 436604
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- exhaust manifold seal squeak. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 476523
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- cold start stall/sag/hesitation/cold rough idle. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 577106
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- cold start rattle noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 476135
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- oil leak at the rocker cover. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 536601
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 576124
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly). *sd
- Bulletin:
- 535013
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- abs dtc 34 and/or 35 may be set (replace/repair harness). *sd
- Bulletin:
- 9573T4001
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 776001
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 776001
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). ak
- Bulletin:
- 971101776304
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9709013202B
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970801735026
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98776304A
- Component:
- 073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98876121A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98576124A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98018
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Prom calibration replacement for nox emissions. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 990604005
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt
- 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:
- 876002A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re
- Bulletin:
- 990604005A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *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
- Bulletin:
- 010601002A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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