NHTSA Campaign #87V124000
1985–1986 Buick Regal Recall
Structure
Issued October 8, 1987 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1985, 1986
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Vehicles affected
- 261,171
- Report received
- October 8, 1987
Summary
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
Consequence
CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BODY PILLARVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER CARS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.