Recall 85V049000: 1984–1985 Buick Regal

Report received

Apr 29, 1985

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

196,939vehicles

Model years

1984–1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

Replace the rear bumper brackets and the "l" shaped reinforcement with a "u" shaped full reinforcement.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1984 Buick Regal6 complaints
• 1985 Buick Regal9 complaints