1985 BUICK REGAL RECALL - #85V049000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : BUMPERS
THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BURN INJURIES TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE CAR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 BUICK REGAL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1983 - 2/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
5/1/1985 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
196,939 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
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| Description |
THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BURN INJURIES TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE CAR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, EXCEPT THOSE EQUIPPED WITH FULL ALUMINUM REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SYSTEM: REAR BUMPER/FUEL TANK. |
| See also |
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for STRUCTURE
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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