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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 1979 Buick Lesabre, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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.
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.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. VEHICLES WITH 3.8 L ENGINES.
THE HEADS OF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY BREAK OFF DURING NORMAL VEHICLE USE. FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT APPEAR TO BE PROPERLY SECURED MAY IN FACT BE ONLY LIGHTLY RETAINED AND MAY PULL LOOSE IF ANY SIGNIFICANT LOADING IS APPLIED.
On certain vehicles equipped with cruise control. The brake stop light and cruise control switch may be assembled with incorrect lubrication on the actuating plunger. This results in adverse wear between the internal contacts of the switch which can cause the plunger to stick and cause the rear brake stop lights to become inoperative and if the cruise control is actuated, to stay electrically engaged. Without stop light operation, a vehicle approaching from the rear would not be aware that the brake was being applied. If the cruise control would not disengage through brake pedal operation vehicle sp
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain