1979 Buick Riviera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Buick Riviera. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 Buick Riviera. Newest first.
Vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". An incorrect parking brake adjusting spring was installed on certain vehicles. This may cause interference when attempting to apply the parking brakes.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The caliper actuator assembly will be replaced without charge.
The involved vehicles may have been assembled with clear lamp bulbs instead of the correct amber colored bulbs. As a result, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", which requires that the front side marker lamps be amber when illuminated.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will install amber bulbs in the front side marker lamps on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
Every Buick Riviera model year
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