Vehicle recall 76V147000 · September 21, 1976
Buick Century, Century Custom and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- General motor campaign no 77-C-2.V6 engine only and air conditioningpossibility that the blower motor feed wires were routed across the top of thecompressor-delcotron support strut.if this condition exists the insulation onwire may wear through.should this happen, the blower circuit may be shortcircuited to ground causing the fusible link in the engine wiring harness toopen the circuit.this will cause engine to stop running and affect taillightsand windshield wipers.the headlights, however, will operate as long asbattery power is available.(correct by inspecting and re-routing wiring wherenecessary).passenger vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V147000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 1976
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 22, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 505
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Century (1977): 1977
- Buick Century Custom (1977): 1977
- Buick Regal (1977): 1977
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