Buick Skyhawk 1975
Model Skyhawk made in 1975 by Buick got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and suspension.
Model 1975
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 75V129000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 98631 | 07/11/1975 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/14/1975 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Hatchback only general motors campaign no 75-c-12.possibility the strength ofthe j bolt (hook) furnished may be inadequate in the event of a severefrontal collision when the spare tire is mounted on the rear compartment floor.if such a collision occurs.the j bolt could straighten to such an extentthat the spare tire and wheel may become loose and travel forward into thepassenger area of the vehicle, increasing the possiblity of occupant injury.(correct by inspecting and replacing with heavier duty j hook.) | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V242000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1975 to 07/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 130965 | 02/28/1979 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/06/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain driving conditions, including extended severe braking, the wheel bearing area may encounter temperatures that can cause the grease to migrate out of the bearing area. this will reduce the amount of lubrication available to the bearings and result in front wheel bearing failure and spindle damage. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the front wheel bearings and associated parts on all involved vehicles free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front wheel bearing and spindle.consequences of defect: complete bearing failure and spindle damage could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.note: complete wheel bearing failure is usually preceded by a noticeable frontend vibration or noise. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| TIRES | |||
| 01/01/1975 | |||
| In 1975, my father bought the skyhawk as a special order. we had the vehicle about 6 months when, while driving down interstate 495 in maryland, the front left tire started peeling the steel of the steel belted tire. we were fortunate at that time to hear the noise of the steel against the wheel well, so we pulled over onto the shoulder. we were fortunate to have a md state trooper assist us with the spare (donut) tire. we continued the drive to delaware on the donut. several months after that incident, the rear left tire blew while driving on interstate 395 at shirlington (arlington, va) at the base of the feed-in ramp. soon after, the right rear started splitting steel, at which point my father had all the tires replaced with goodyear rather than continuing to go back to firestone and getting a new tire and credit for the defective one. although we no longer have the car (it died), firestone had the same or similar problems with their tires in 1975. the news seems to indicate that this is a fairly new problem, but as you can see from my comments, this was happening 25 years ago, only on sub-compact cars instead of sport utility vehicles. although my dad passed away, i was with him for all 3 incidents, so if you have any questions, please call me. thanks and have a good week!! *ak( dot number: ) | |||