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Buick Lesabre Recall 89V188: Structure:Frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 89V188, reported November 7, 1989, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V188GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
VEHICLES MAY HAVE DISCREPANT WELDS IN THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANEL WHICH CAN CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE PANEL.
Risk
INCREASED DEFORMATION OF THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANELCAN CAUSE THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE NOT TO ACHIEVE THE LOAD REQUIREDBY FMVSS NO. 210.
Remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME / FMVSS 301VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Buick Lesabre1989
Oldsmobile 881989