NHTSA Recall 85V049000: Bumpers (structure)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on April 29, 1985, covering an estimated 196,939 vehicles. It affects 1984–1985 Buick Regal.

196,939

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	85V049000
Component	STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS
Report received	April 29, 1985
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 85V049000

Make and model	Model years
Buick Regal	1984, 1985

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.