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Buick Regal Recall 85V049: Structure:Body:Bumpers

NHTSA campaign 85V049, reported April 29, 1985, 196,939 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V049GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Buick Regal19841985