1984 Buick Century Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Buick Century. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 85V104000Aug 14, 19853,192 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
  Covers: Buick Century 1984

  Reported issue: 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.

  Remedy: Install correct brake system.

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• 85V034000Mar 29, 1985121,095 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Buick Century 1984, Pontiac 6000 1984, Oldsmobile Ciera 1984 +5 more

  Reported issue: The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.

  Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.

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• 84V011000Feb 6, 198476,586 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Buick Century 1984, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984, Chevrolet Camaro 1984 +22 more

  Reported issue: Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

  Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE88027Headlamp switch failureClosed · Feb 9, 1988
• DP86018Power steering failureClosed · Sep 5, 1986
• EA85046Power brake assistClosed · Aug 30, 1985
• C85007Rear brake lockupClosed · Jun 19, 1985
• PE85016Engine compartment firesClosed · Dec 3, 1984

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