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Recall campaign79V069000

Recall 79V069000: 1979 Buick Riviera and 2 other models

Parking brake › Conventional
Report received
Mar 13, 1979
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
92vehicles
Model years
1979

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

The caliper actuator assembly will be replaced without charge.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.