Structure: frame and membersRecall 89V-188 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 89V-188 covers 6 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V188000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES MAY HAVE DISCREPANT WELDS IN THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANEL WHICH CAN CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE PANEL.
The 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.
The fix
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME / FMVSS 301VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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 April 1, 1989 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.