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Safety recall · 71V127000

Visibility: defroster / defogger / hvac system Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 2, 1971. It covers about 15,000 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
71V127000
Reported
Aug 2, 1971
Vehicles
15,000
Area
Visibility & wipers

Contacts

Buick campaign no 71-c-3. Possibility that heater control sup port bracket mayhave burr on its edge which could contact hea dlight switch wiring. Ifcondition exists, burr could cut thr ough switch wiring, causing electricalshort and resulting in fire in instrument instrument cluster area. Fire canoccur wh en vehicle is in operation or when unattended with ignition sw itch inoff position. (Correct by installing insulation betwe en headlight switchwiring and heater control support bracket. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V127000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1971 Buick Centurion03-
1971 Buick Electra03D
1971 Buick Lesabre13A

Questions

Is the 71V127000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 71V127000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 71V127000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 2, 1971. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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