THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION
— Recall Campaign #85V049000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 196,939 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V049000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 29, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V049000 |
| Units affected: | 196,939 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, EXCEPT THOSE EQUIPPED WITH FULL ALUMINUM REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SYSTEM: REAR BUMPER/FUEL TANK.