Recall 85V104000: 1984 Buick Century
- Report received
- Aug 14, 1985
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 3,192vehicles
- Model years
- 1984
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
Some wagons were assembled with a ja2 rear system instead of the ja3 brake system. These station wagons may exceed the maximum stopping distance required by fmvss 105. Consequence of defect: a crash could occur without prior warning should a stopping distance conforming with fmvss 105 be required while the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy
Install correct brake system.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1984 Buick Century8 complaints
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.