1979 BUICK RIVIERA RECALL - #79V069000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL
VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 BUICK RIVIERA |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1978 - 11/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/23/1979 |
| # Affected |
92 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
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| Description |
VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE CALIPER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: PARKING; EMERGENCY BRAKES, MECHANICAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE PARKINGBRAKE APPLIED AND GEAR SHIFT NOT IN "PARK", IT COULD ROLL FREE, CAUSINGPROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
| See also |
1979 BUICK RIVIERA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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