1979 BUICK LESABRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 BUICK LESABRE
The 1979 BUICK LESABRE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1979 BUICK LESABRE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1979 BUICK LESABRE, potentially affecting up to 1,341,732 vehicles.
Recall 79V247000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 1,326,404 vehicles affected
Defect: THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 79V142000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 15,328 vehicles affected
Defect: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1979 BUICK LESABRE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 BUICK LESABRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE BATTERY CABLE BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING LOSS OF LIGHTS, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND A FATALITY.
THE HOOD POPPED OPEN, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Safety Rating for the 1979 BUICK LESABRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 BUICK LESABRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 BUICK LESABRE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 BUICK LESABRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK LESABRE
- 1974 BUICK LESABRE — 0 complaints
- 1975 BUICK LESABRE — 0 complaints
- 1976 BUICK LESABRE — 0 complaints
- 1977 BUICK LESABRE — 1 complaint
- 1978 BUICK LESABRE — 0 complaints
- 1979 BUICK LESABRE (current)
- 1981 BUICK LESABRE — 0 complaints
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