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Safety recall · 76V147000

Electrical system: front underhood Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 21, 1976. It covers about 505 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
76V147000
Reported
Sep 21, 1976
Vehicles
505
Area
Electrical system

Contacts

General motor campaign no 77-c-2. V6 engine only and air conditioningpossibility that the blower motor feed wires were routed across the top of thecompressor-delcotron support strut. If this condition exists the insulation onwire may wear through. Should this happen, the blower circuit may be shortcircuited to ground causing the fusible link in the engine wiring harness toopen the circuit. This will cause engine to stop running and affect taillightsand windshield wipers. The headlights, however, will operate as long asbattery power is available. (Correct by inspecting and re-routing wiring wherenecessary). Passenger vehicle.

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 76V147000.
  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

Questions

Is the 76V147000 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 76V147000?

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 76V147000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 21, 1976. 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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