NHTSA recall 85V049000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V049000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1985-04-29 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
| Units potentially affected | 196939 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
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.
| 1984 BUICK REGAL | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 BUICK REGAL | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-02-01. |
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