Vehicle recall 81V009000 · January 13, 1981
Buick Century and Regal
The steel used in some compact spare wheels is too thin.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steel used in some compact spare wheels is too thin. While in service the wheel may fracture, resulting in a partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Spare wheels will be replaced without charge to owners within 60 days of recall notification.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with limited slip axles andcompact spare wheel assemblies.system: suspension; compact spare wheel.consequences of defect: if separation occurs during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 1981
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 4, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
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 (1981): 1981
- Buick Regal (1981): 1981
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