1988 Buick Century Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 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.

• 88V164000Oct 18, 198827,369 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Buick Century 1988, Chevrolet Celebrity 1988, Pontiac 6000 1988 +1 more

  Reported issue: Fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage into the engine compartment could result inan engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.

  Remedy: Install new fuel feed hose assembly.

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• 88V048000Apr 1, 19883,428 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Buick Century 1988, Chevrolet Celebrity 1988, Pontiac 6000 1988

  Reported issue: Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks.

  Possible consequence: These cracks may result in disengagement of the lowercontrol arm. If this occurs while vehicle is in motion, it could result inloss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

  Remedy: Inspect all vehicles and replace engine cradle assembly on all suspect vehicles.

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• 88V007000Jan 20, 19886,083 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Buick Century 1988

  Reported issue: Owners manual did not include statement on child restraint systems.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles do not conform to fmvss 210.

  Remedy: Furnish owners with updated owners manuals that contain the omitted instructions.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92024Sticking throttleClosed · Jun 26, 1992
• PE89035STOP LAMPSClosed · Jan 19, 1989
• EA89010Brake ineffectivenessClosed · Jan 17, 1989

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