NHTSA recall 85V104000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Buick Century
Reported Aug 14, 19853,192 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jun 1, 1984 – Aug 1, 1984
The defect
Some wagons were assembled with a JA2 rear system instead of the JA3 brake system. These station wagons may exceed the maximum stopping distance required by fmvss 105. consequence of defect: a crash could occur without prior warning should a stopping distance conforming with fmvss 105 be required while the vehicle IS in motion.
The remedy
Install correct brake system.