Buick Century 1994

• Recall 17270 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. the safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
  These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
  dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
  system: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.210.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 17125 [USA]: This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.
  The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.
  dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. If the spindle nut is undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced.
  system: suspension; independant front; spindle; knuckle; steering.Vehicle description: passenger cars.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 19447 [USA]: A short circuit in the power door lock assembly can result in a vehicle fire.
  Water intrusion can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly.
  dealers will replace the power door lock relay and any corroded terminals. In addition, the new relay will be relocated to an area where water intrusion is less likely.
  system: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with power door locks.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. Also,contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 17222 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
  In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system."
  dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.
  system: fuel; throttle linkages and control return spring; fmvss no. 214.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3.1l l82 engines. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance,please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or contact oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 19049 [USA]: High effort or binding conditions cause loss of normalthrottle control or the throttle may not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. if this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.
  During assembly, water may have entered the accelerator control cable conduit causing it to develop a high effort and/or binding condition in very cold weather.
  the dealer will purge the throttle cable of any internally trapped water, if it is present.
  system: fuel; throttle linkages; accelerator; flexible.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 19337 [USA]: Loss of accelerator control may not reduce engine speedto a level anticipated by the driver. although the vehicle can still be stoppedwith the service brake, loss of accelerator control could result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.
  The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
  replace the cruise control cable.
  system: equipment; speed control.Vehicle description: passenger cars with 3.1l engines and cruise control.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact buick service center at 1-800-521-7000 or oldsmobile service centerat 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 1995165 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 210 - seat belt assembly anchorage. Vehicles were assembled with rear outboard seat belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. During loading, stress could cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body. Correction: dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with new shoulder bolts and thread locking adhesive. Noise control patches will also be applied at each anchorage.

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• Recall 1994015 [Canada]: Engine
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 124 - accelerator control systems. In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary accelerator control return spring may not return the throttle to the fully closed position. Loss of accelerator control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: dealers will install a replacement secondary accelerator control return spring.

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• Recall 1994085 [Canada]: Structure
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S 215 - bumpers. These vehicles may not meet the 8 kph bumper impact requirements. Correction: dealers will inspect vehicle height and, if required, replace the rear springs.

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• Recall 1994141 [Canada]: Electrical
  The power door lock relay on these vehicles can short internally due to water intrusion. This condition may result in a vehicle fire. Correction: power door lock relay and any corroded terminals will be replaced. In addition, the new relay will be relocated to an area where water intrusion is less likely

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• Recall 1994151 [Canada]: Suspension
  Note: vehicles located in ontario(4) and british columbia(1). These vehicles may have an under torqued right hand front spindle nut. If this nut were to fall off, the wheel could separate from the vehicle possibly resulting in a crash without prior warning. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and if the right hand front spindle nut is under torqued, the wheel bearing assembly and nut will be replaced.

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• Recall 1993139 [Canada]: Engine
  Vehicles equipped with cruise control and 3.1 litre engines may exhibit a condition in which the cruise control cable conduit may separate from the conduit end fitting. In this event, engine speed may not decrease to a level anticipated by the operator. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: a replacement cruise control cable will be installed on affected vehicles.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick century. While driving 5 mph, the tie rod failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the manufacturer has not yet been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 03/17/09. *lj the consumer stated the tie rod broke in half. Updated 03/17/09. *jb

Driver and passenger front seat belts will no longer retract. Dealer stated both seat belts need to be replaced. *ak

Rocky mountain model steel radial size 185p/75r14, rear driver's side tire blew out while driving at 75 mph, manufacturer was notified. *ak

Right front wheel had 5 broken "spokes" out of 10, wheel made a terrible noise, the other 2 wheels had several broken "spokes," i did not see any broken "spokes" on the 4th. Wheel. I replaced the front wheel with one from the l.A. Area, and it was also broken. $252.22 for 4 other style, used, replacement wheels. Please refer to your reference no. 830643. *la

Engine injector failure. *bf the consumer has 5 injectors on the vehicle and so far only 1 has failed. The consumer believed that eventually the remaining injectors will have to replaced. The consumer the manufacturer knew about the problem for years as far as 1994. The injector problem has caused another safety issue such as engine hesitation when the gas pedal was depressed and the engine does not want to move for a number of seconds until the pedal is almost floored. *jb

Air bags on low mileage 1994 buick century did not deploy during head on crash. *la

A/c compressor clutch is failing at 37865 miles.Makes a severe squealing noise and is grinding internal parts into peices.At this very low milage i would not expect this problem to occurred. *ak

Engine mounts and supports are corroded and coming apart which could eventually cause engine to drop. Please provide more information. *ak

Driver side air bag did not deploy during an accident. *yh