Recall 87V124000: 1985–1986 Pontiac Grand AM and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 10, 1987

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

261,171vehicles

Model years

1985–1986

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

Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.

Possible consequence

Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.

Remedy

Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Buick Regal9 complaints
• 1986 Buick Regal12 complaints
• 1985 Oldsmobile Calais3 complaints
• 1986 Oldsmobile Calais7 complaints
• 1985 Pontiac Grand AM4 complaints
• 1986 Pontiac Grand AM11 complaints