Recall
Buick Regal — 87V124000
NHTSA ID
87V124000
Make
Buick
Model
Regal
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1987-08-10
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
261,171
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
Consequence
CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.