1979 BUICK ELECTRA Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V142000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Manufactured:

11/30/1978 - 12/31/1978

Affected:

15,328

Defect:

On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. this can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; switch button ring, brake lights.consequences of defect: with inoperative brake lights, a vehicle approachingfrom the rear would not be aware that brakes were being applied. also, if thecruise control fails to automatically disengage through brake pedal operation,vehicle may accelerate when the brake pedal is released. either condition couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: owner is advised not to engage the cruise control until it has beeninspected by dealer.

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Campaign:

79V247000 on 02/04/1980

Component:

Seat belts:front:anchorage

Manufactured:

08/31/1978 - 09/30/1979

Affected:

1,326,404

Defect:

The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. this is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.

Correction:

Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt anchors.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, failure of a seat beltanchorage will increase the risk of injury to the wearer.

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