Recall campaign81V009000
Recall 81V009000: 1981 Buick Regal and 1 other model
Wheels
- Report received
- Jan 13, 1981
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 17vehicles
- Model years
- 1981
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
The steel used in some compact spare wheels is too thin. While in service the wheel may fracture, resulting in a partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
Remedy
Spare wheels will be replaced without charge to owners within 60 days of recall notification.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Buick Century1 complaints
- 1981 Buick Regal0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.