Transport CanadaCritical
1999 BUICK CENTURYTransport Canada Recall #1999136
The official notice
Defect
Certain vehicles with the key in the "ON" position, may exhibit a condition in which the ABS motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake pipe. This electrical short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe to the point where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, and could result in an underhood fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module to the engine compartment body rail.
12,414 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 99033Updated June 10, 2026