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1997 Buick Century recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Buick Century, covering 304,491 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkagesReported December 16, 1999 · 155,149 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.
Risk
Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection away from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.

Recall number 99V348000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported May 15, 1998 · 149,342 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Remedy
Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.

Recall number 98V102000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Buick Century recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1997 Buick Century have?

2, covering visibility and exterior lighting.

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