1997 Buick Century Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 99V348000Dec 16, 1999155,149 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
  Covers: Buick Century 1997, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997, Buick Regal 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.

  Possible consequence: Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection…

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• 98V102000May 15, 1998149,342 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Buick Century 1997–1998, Regal 1997–1998, Oldsmobile Intrigue 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

  Possible consequence: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.

  Remedy: Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA99024Windshield wiperClosed · Aug 20, 1999
• PE99028Windshield wiperClosed · Apr 16, 1999

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