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1979 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

a child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

1978 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

a child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

1978 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

the hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. if the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

1977 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

a child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

1977 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1972 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

the possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.

Corrective Action

increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

1972 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Buick Estate Wagon

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

the possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.

Corrective Action

increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.