Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V188000

Structure: frame and members

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-11-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V188000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6
Reported to NHTSA
1989-11-07
Owners notified
1989-11-17

Defect description

VEHICLES MAY HAVE DISCREPANT WELDS IN THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANEL WHICH CAN CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE PANEL.

Safety risk

INCREASED DEFORMATION OF THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANELCAN CAUSE THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE NOT TO ACHIEVE THE LOAD REQUIREDBY FMVSS NO. 210.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT.

Notes

SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME / FMVSS 301VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Buick Lesabre1989
OLDSMOBILE 881989

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.