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2004 BUICK Century

2 recalls 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 in your vehicle is a critical part that connects the steering system to the wheels. In some cases, the knuckle could break, causing a loss of steering control.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering knuckle breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash without warning, which could result in serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty steering knuckle with a new one, free of charge, and cover the labor costs as well. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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 fuel pressure regulator in your vehicle is a safety device that helps control the fuel system. In some cases, the regulator that was installed after January 9, 2007, might not have a crucial seal, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pressure regulator fails, fuel could leak out while you're driving, and there's a risk of a fire breaking out under the hood.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pressure regulator with a new one, free of charge, to ensure your safety on the road. You should contact your dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall

Other BUICK Century Years

2005
2 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
5 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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