NHTSA recall 85V049000
Structure › Body › Bumpers
Buick Regal
Reported Apr 29, 1985196,939 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1983 – Feb 1, 1985
The defect
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 remedy
Replace the rear bumper brackets and the "l" shaped reinforcement with a "u" shaped full reinforcement.