Recall 96V212000: 1997 Buick Skylark

Report received

Oct 30, 1996

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

245vehicles

Model years

1997

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

During assembly of the left rear quarter panel, some welds were missed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Possible consequence

In the event of a rear end collision, the vehicle sheet metal structure will not perform as designed causing unexpected damage to the fuel tank or fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage. If this is a fuel leak and an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for the missing welds and, if necessary, place three whelds between the involved panels applying primer, sealer and anti-corrosion materials.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Buick Skylark79 complaints