Vehicle recall 79V214000 · September 18, 1979

Buick Century and Regal

The shift cable retaining clip may have been installed backwards or not at all.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The shift cable retaining clip may have been installed backwards or not at all. The purpose of this spring clip is to secure the lower end of the shift cable housing to the transmission. If the clip is backward or missing, the console shift lever may not shift the transmission and/or the transmission range indicator may indicate that the transmission is in the "park" or "p" position when it is not.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and if necessary correct the shift cable retaining clip installation at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission shift cable.consequences of defect: if the vehicle operator leaves his/her vehicle withoutengaging the emergency brake and believing that the transmission is in park,the vehicle may roll and hit other vehicles or persons in its path causingserious personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V214000
Reported to NHTSA: September 18, 1979
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: September 21, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 55
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

Recall 79V214000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1979): 1979
Buick Regal (1979): 1979

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