NHTSA Recall 85V049000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V049000; Date: Apr. 29, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1984 Buick Regal;  1985 Buick Regal

Component: Structure:body:bumpers

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 196,939

Recall Summary:

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.

How to Fix:

Replace the rear bumper brackets and the "l" shaped reinforcement with a "u" shaped full reinforcement.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger cars, except those equipped with full aluminum rear bumper reinforcement. System: rear bumper/fuel tank.

Also see:

All recalls of Buick vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.