NHTSA Recall 84V149000: Axle shaft (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,100,000 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 84V149000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY › AXLE SHAFT |
| Report received | November 24, 1984 |
| Owner notification | December 28, 1984 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: power train; rear axle.consequences of defect: loss of the wheel assembly could lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Vehicles covered by recall 84V149000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Century | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Buick Regal | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| GMC Caballero | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Pontiac Lemans | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.