Recalls › 81V025000

NHTSA recall 81V025000

Suspension › Rear

Buick Century and 8 more

Reported Feb 25, 19815,821,160 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1977 – Dec 1, 1980

The defect

The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.

The remedy

Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Buick Century
1978197919801981
Buick Regal
1978197919801981
Chevrolet El Camino
1978197919801981
Chevrolet Malibu
1978197919801981
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1978197919801981
GMC Caballero
1978197919801981
Oldsmobile Cutlass
1978197919801981
Pontiac Grand Prix
1978197919801981
Pontiac Lemans
1978197919801981

Notes

System: suspension; rear control arm attaching bolts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.consequences of defect: if the fracture occurs when the vehicle IS in motion,it could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.