StructureRecall 87V-124 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-124 covers 261,171 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
The risk
CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
The fix
INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.
SYSTEM: BODY PILLARVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER CARS.
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, 1984 to June 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.