Structure — Body — Bumpers

Date Announced

APR 29, 1985

Vehicles Affected

196,939

NHTSA Campaign #

85V049000

Summary

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.

Actions

Replace the rear bumper brackets and the "L" shaped reinforcement with a "U" shaped full reinforcement.