NHTSA Recall # | 26185 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 87V124000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | REGAL |
Model Year | 1986 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Date of notification | 27/08/87 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/84 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/06/85 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/08/87 |
Report created | 17/08/87 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 261171 |
Defect summary | Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole. |
Consequence summary | Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants. |
Corrective action | Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars. |
Recall notes | System: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars. |