Buick Regal 1979

• Recall 89552 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
  Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
  honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during november 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
  customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 28441 [USA]: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: power train; rear axle.consequences of defect: loss of the wh
  Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
  the dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.
  vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.System: power train; rear axle.Consequences of defect: loss of the wheel assembly could lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

• Recall 1986056 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the rear brakes and loss of rear braking capability.This would result in increased stopping distances and possible crash. Note: vehicles in ontario and quebec only.

• Recall 1985007 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This recall affects vehicles sold in the maritime provinces only.

• Recall 1985008 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the heads of the rear seatbelt anchor bolts may break off during normal vehicle use and in the event of an accident in which the rear seatbelts are in use, the probability of injury to the wearer will be increased.

• Recall 1985010 [Canada]: The axle retaining "c" clip in the differential may dislodge and allow the axle, wheel and brake drum to separate from the veh
  The axle retaining "c" clip in the differential may dislodge and allow the axle, wheel and brake drum to separate from the vehicle when subjected to side forces. Axle separation could result in loss of vehicle control and possible crash.

• Recall 1985049 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of rear braking action.

• Recall 1984019 [Canada]: These vehicles may not comply with cmvss 1103 - exhaust emissions. vehicles with 3.8 l engines.
  These vehicles may not comply with cmvss 1103 - exhaust emissions. Vehicles with 3.8 l engines.

• Recall 1981027 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occur.

• Recall 1979104 [Canada]: Electrical
  For recall information older than 1980 contact 1-800-333-0510 or 613-993-9851

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

• Brake backing plate investigation as of 19851127

  Summary:gm is conducting a voluntary recall campaign (85v-048)involving 2,136,826 vehicles. The recall is limited to vehicles built atcertain assembly plants which, according to gm, overtorqued the brakepipe nut,thereby overstressing the wheel cylinder support area of thebacking plate.Analysis:front brakes provide sufficient braking for passenger carsin most non-emergency situations. All affected trucks are included inthe current recall.In most cases the problem is discovered during brakemaintenance.The recall appears to cover those groups of cars with thehighest failure rates.Status:analyzing gm ir response and new complaint data. Draft closingreport by 5/15/88.===
  

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