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Recall campaign81V036000

Recall 81V036000: 1981 Buick Century and 3 other models

Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Report received
Mar 23, 1981
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
6,690vehicles
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

"tx" heavy duty wheels may have been manufactured with laminated steel. The wheel disc may fracture and the wheel and tire could partially or completely separate from the vehicle.

Remedy

The defective wheels 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.