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2003 BUICK Century

2 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #09E005000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
What Happened
The steering knuckle is a crucial part that connects your steering system to the wheels. In some cases, the Dorman steering knuckle you have might be flawed and could break in the hub area.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering knuckle breaks without warning, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Dorman will replace the faulty steering knuckle at no cost to you, and they'll also reimburse you for the labor costs of the repair. You should contact Dorman's hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
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Critical #07E021000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Manufacturer
DELPHI
What Happened
The pressure regulator in your vehicle's fuel tank helps control fuel pressure. However, some regulators sold after January 9, 2007, were made without a crucial seal that prevents leaks.
Risk if Unfixed
If the regulator fails, fuel could leak from your tank and potentially ignite, causing a fire.
Free Fix
Delphi will replace the faulty pressure regulator with a new one at no cost to you. You should contact Delphi at 877-411-8770 to schedule the repair, which started on April 23, 2007.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
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STEERING
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Other BUICK Century Years

2005
2 recalls
2004
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
5 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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