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Buick Skylark recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Buick Skylark, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 55
Total Complaints 753
Years Covered 1966–2000

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Buick Skylark, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Fuel and emissions

11 campaigns · Years: 1966, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1987–1990, 1992, 1994, 1997

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 8 more notices in this theme

Steering and suspension

9 campaigns · Years: 1967, 1975, 1977–1978, 1980–1981, 1984, 1996

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 6 more notices in this theme

Electrical

7 campaigns · Years: 1979, 1981, 1993–1998

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 4 more notices in this theme

Brakes

6 campaigns · Years: 1967, 1980, 1982–1983

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 83V105000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Differential proportional valve
  • 83V007000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  • 79V090000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
+ 3 more notices in this theme

Visibility and lighting

5 campaigns · Years: 1980, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1996

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Other

4 campaigns · Years: 1968, 1970–1971, 1985

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 1 more notice in this theme

Powertrain

3 campaigns · Years: 1980, 1982, 1992

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

Seats and restraints

3 campaigns · Years: 1980, 1984, 1992

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Buick Skylark in NHTSA complaint data are Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Vehicle speed control.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2000 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition.
1998 1 34 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Air bags, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1997 3 111 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal.
1996 4 116 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1995 1 119 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Electrical system:horn, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1994 2 95 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1993 1 54 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Vehicle speed control, Steering: steering wheel/handle bar.
1992 3 48 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Electrical system:ignition, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery.
1991 1 46 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Electrical system:ignition.
1990 1 37 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator, Electrical system:ignition, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
1989 2 18 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, Electrical system:ignition.
1988 3 17 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Electrical system:ignition, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1987 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1986 1 10 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring.
1985 1 11 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Steering:rack and pinion, Fuel system, gasoline.
1984 3 27 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Suspension:front, Electrical system:starter assembly.
1983 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
1982 3 3 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:anchorage, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system.
1981 2 5 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system, Power train:automatic transmission.
1980 9 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1979 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1978 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1975 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1971 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1970 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1968 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1967 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1966 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Electrical system and Steering

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1998

  • Electrical system: Switch: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V036000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.

1997

  • Electrical system: Switch: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V070000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V212000) →
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    Summary: During assembly of the left rear quarter panel, some welds were missed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "Fuel system integrity."
  • Electrical system: Front underhood: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V059000) →
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    Summary: The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. Without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. If the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occu

1996

  • Electrical system: Switch: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V070000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V211000) →
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    Summary: During deployment of the passenger air bag, the air bag fabric can snag on a reinforcement inside the instrument panel, causing the expanding air bag to lift the instrument panel pad and then deploy under the instrument panel instead of through the door in the instrument panel.
  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V249000) →
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    Summary: The steering column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened during assembly.
  • Interior lighting: Safety recall involving the interior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V027000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "Controls and displays."

1995

  • Electrical system: Starter assembly: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V287000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.

1994

  • Electrical system: Starter assembly: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V287000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V122000) →
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    Summary: These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no. 301, "Fuel system integrity."

1993

  • Electrical system: Switch: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (93V153000) →
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    Summary: The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.

1992

  • Seats: Recliner: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V182000) →
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    Summary: The passenger's side easy-entry seat adjuster may fail fully lock into position after the seat back has been tilted forward and the seat slid forward, then returned to its original postition.
  • Power train: Column shift assembly: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V184000) →
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    Summary: A misadjustment of the park lock cable in the column shift assembly makes it possible for the steering column to lock while the vehicle is in motion and the ignition switch is in the off position.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V106000) →
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    Summary: The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect suspension upper spring seat at the right-rear position. If the vehicle is involved in a rear impact accident, the right-hand rear wheel house flange could sever the fuel tank filler pipe and spill fuel.

1991

  • Visibility: Power window devices and controls: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V043000) →
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    Summary: Moisture can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position.

1990

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V119000) →
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    Summary: Improperly torqued connections of front fuel feed and return hoses to fuel pipes at the body rail could loosen and leak fuel into the underhood area.

1989

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V042000) →
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    Summary: Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V150000) →
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    Summary: Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

1988

  • Exterior lighting: Switch: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V169000) →
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    Summary: Unexpected loss of tail lamp and side marker lamp function may occur, reducing other drivers ability to see the vehicle.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V042000) →
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    Summary: Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V150000) →
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    Summary: Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

1987

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V032000) →
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    Summary: The fuel feed or fuel return hose at the engine may rub against a shift lever on the 5 speed transaxle.

1986

  • Exterior lighting: Switch: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V014000) →
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    Summary: Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.

1985

  • Vehicle speed control: Springs: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V132000) →
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    Summary: The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. This interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.

1984

  • Seats: Recliner: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V011000) →
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    Summary: Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V153000) →
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    Summary: The rear axle control arm locates and helps control axle movement; it attaches to the frame with a bracket. The rear control arm bracket attaching bolts used on some of the involved vehicles may fracture. Fracture of all four bolts on one side of the vehicle can result in the control arm dropping
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (85V034000) →
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    Summary: The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.

1983

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Differential proportional valve: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (83V105000) →
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    Summary: The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.

1982

  • Power train: Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (82V018000) →
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    Summary: The clutch cable may rub against the master cylinder brake pipe when the clutch pedal is operated. Continued operation of the vehicle may result in wear through of the insulation on the clutch cable. The resulting metal on metal contact could lead to failure of the brake pipe, loss of brake fluid
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (82V021000) →
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    Summary: Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. Leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (83V007000) →
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    Summary: Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. Some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses".

1981

  • Steering: Hose, piping, and connections: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (80V129000) →
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    Summary: The involved vehicles may have been assembled with the power steering hose incorrectly routed. The power steering hose may then contact the exhaust manifold, resulting in deterioration and eventual failure of the hose and leakage of power steering fluid onto the exhaust manifold.
  • Electrical system: Cables: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (81V038000) →
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    Summary: The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. The cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation.

1980

  • Seats: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V073000) →
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    Summary: Vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "Anchorage of seats". The lock bar in the front seat adjuster assemblies may not engage properly and the ability of the seat adjuster to maintain the seat in a latched position during an accident may be reduced.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V090000) →
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    Summary: There is a potential for interference between the clutch control cable and brake pipe in the master cylinder. This can result in rubbing contact when the clutch pedal is operated. Also, the brake pipe clearance to the transmission case may be inadequate. If this condition exists, it could eventua
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V091000) →
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    Summary: Fuel hoses may be incorrectly positioned and contact the right front drive axle boot during vehicle operation. After a period of time, the rotating boot could wear a hole in the fuel hose, resulting in fule leakage.
  • Suspension: Coil springs: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V098000) →
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    Summary: The front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat. This could allow the spring to be forced over the lower spring seat due to suspension forces.
  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V220000) →
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    Summary: The automatic cooler line hoses on some of the suspect vehicles may contain material voids, which combined with a high thermal expansion at elevated temperatures, could result in hose failure and transmission fluid leakage.
  • Steering: Rack and pinion: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V221000) →
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    Summary: The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.
  • Exterior lighting: Flasher unit: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V234000) →
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    Summary: The turn signal flasher unit installed on the involved vehicles fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". This incorrect unit causes the flash rate to be too fast or renders inoperative the feature which causes the tur
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Differential proportional valve: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (81V095000) →
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    Summary: Under certain conditions, the rear brakes could lock up without prior warning during high deceleration braking. The problem may be caused by defective proportioner valves in the braking system.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (83V018000) →
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    Summary: Under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. Rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.

1979

  • Electrical system: Wiring: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V141000) →
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    Summary: The engine oil pressure switch may cause a random internal electrical short which could result in the engine starting by itself when the ignition switch is turned to the "on" position.

1978

  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (77V163000) →
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    Summary: The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal. As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Fan: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (78V139000) →
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    Summary: 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 woul

1977

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (77V163000) →
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    Summary: The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal. As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.

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