1990 Buick Century Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 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.

• 95V173000Sep 15, 19952,216,325 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Buick Century 1989–1996, Oldsmobile Ciera 1989–1990, 1994–1996, Cutlass 1991–1993 +2 more

  Reported issue: These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.

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• 92V124000Sep 1, 1992319,181 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Buick Century 1990–1991, Pontiac 6000 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991 +2 more

  Reported issue: The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.

  Possible consequence: The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.

  Remedy: Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92024Sticking throttleClosed · Jun 26, 1992

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