Recall
Buick Regal — 85V049000
NHTSA ID
85V049000
Make
Buick
Model
Regal
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1985-04-29
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Units Affected
196,939
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT.