1981 BUICK CENTURY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1981 BUICK CENTURY
The 1981 BUICK CENTURY has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER, SUSPENSION:REAR, WHEELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 BUICK CENTURY
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1981 BUICK CENTURY, potentially affecting up to 5,827,867 vehicles.
Recall 81V036000 — WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
| 6,690 vehicles affected
Defect: "TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 81V025000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 5,821,160 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy: BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 81V009000 — WHEELS
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 BUICK CENTURY
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 BUICK CENTURY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ROTATE IN BACKING PLATE CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP.
Safety Rating for the 1981 BUICK CENTURY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 BUICK CENTURY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 BUICK CENTURY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 BUICK CENTURY
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1981 BUICK CENTURY.
Other Model Years of the BUICK CENTURY
- 1976 BUICK CENTURY — 0 complaints
- 1977 BUICK CENTURY — 0 complaints
- 1978 BUICK CENTURY — 0 complaints
- 1979 BUICK CENTURY — 0 complaints
- 1980 BUICK CENTURY — 0 complaints
- 1981 BUICK CENTURY (current)
- 1982 BUICK CENTURY — 4 complaints
- 1983 BUICK CENTURY — 10 complaints
- 1984 BUICK CENTURY — 11 complaints
- 1985 BUICK CENTURY — 9 complaints
- 1986 BUICK CENTURY — 43 complaints
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