Body: bumpersRecall 85V-049 · 1984–1985 Buick Regal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-049 covers 196,939 1984–1985 Buick Regal for a body: bumpers problem, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The fix
REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, EXCEPT THOSE EQUIPPED WITH FULL ALUMINUM REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SYSTEM: REAR BUMPER/FUEL TANK.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1983 to February 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.