1971 Buick Lesabre
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1971 Buick Lesabre. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1971 Buick Lesabre. Newest first.
The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. It IS possible for one of these…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
The first tire failed at about 70 mph. The entire rubber tread pealed away from the tire casing. Although the car swerved badly I managed to stop without getting into an accident. The peeling rubber caused extensive damage. The dealer (straus discount auto) refused to accept any responsibility and…
The first tire failed at about 70 mph. The entire rubber tread pealed away from the tire casing. Although the car swerved badly I managed to stop without getting into an accident. The peeling rubber caused extensive damage. The dealer (straus discount auto) refused to accept any responsibility and said "it was not a manufacturing defect". About 2 months later the right side tire failed at about the same speed, (again causing extensive damage.)( dot number: tire size: P215 75r15 )
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