Vehicle recall 79V205000 · September 12, 1979
Buick Century and Regal
The bolts that attached the rear suspension control arms to the frame and axle may be defective and the bolt head may separate from the bolt shank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The bolts that attached the rear suspension control arms to the frame and axle may be defective and the bolt head may separate from the bolt shank. This could allow the control arm to come loose.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace all suspect rear suspension control arm bolts prior to delivery. This will be done free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; bolts.consequences of defect: if this condition occurs during vehicle operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V205000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 12, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 11, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 227
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
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 (1980): 1980
- Buick Regal (1980): 1980
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