NHTSA recall 87V124000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V124000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1987-08-10 |
| Owners notified | 1987-08-27 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 261171 |
What is wrong
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
What can happen
CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
The remedy
INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BODY PILLARVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER CARS.
| 1985 BUICK REGAL | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 BUICK REGAL | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1986 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1986 PONTIAC GRAND AM | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
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