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Safety recall · 87V124000

Structure Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 10, 1987. It covers about 261,171 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V124000
Reported
Aug 10, 1987
Vehicles
261,171
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

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

The risk

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

The fix

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

Contacts

System: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V124000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Buick Regal129C
1986 Buick Regal135C
1985 Oldsmobile Calais45C
1986 Oldsmobile Calais73B
1985 Pontiac Grand AM45A
1986 Pontiac Grand AM132A

Questions

Is the 87V124000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V124000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V124000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 10, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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