1979 BUICK SKYHAWK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK
The 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK, potentially affecting up to 42,977 vehicles.
Recall 79V151000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 42,977 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CARBURETOR FUEL FEED HOSE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT THE HOSE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EMISSION EXHAUST SYSTEM GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO RUPTURE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FEED HOSE AND REPOSITION IT, IF NECESSARY. ALSO, ANY DAMAGED HOSE WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK.
Safety Rating for the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 BUICK SKYHAWK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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