How many recalls does the 1978 BUICK SKYHAWK have?

The 1978 BUICK SKYHAWK has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1978 BUICK SKYHAWK?

The most recent recall was issued on February 7, 1978 and relates to the steering system.

Is the 1978 BUICK SKYHAWK affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1978 BUICK SKYHAWK Recalls Canada & USA

Transport CanadaCritical

February 7, 1978

1978 BUICK SKYHAWKTransport Canada Recall #1977153

STEERING

Defect

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING. THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING POT JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED OVERSIZE IN THE SERRATION AREA WHERE THE JOINT ATTACHES TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. THIS CONDITION MAY HAVE PREVENTED PROPER TIGHTENING OF THE COUPLING AND MAY ALLOW THE COUPLING TO SLIP WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THE DRIVER WOULD BE ALERTED BY A RASPING NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WHEEL PLAY. FAILURE TO HEED THE WARNING MAY RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

676 vehicles affected

1978 BUICK SKYHAWK Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

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