NHTSA Recall 87V124000: Structure

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on August 10, 1987, covering an estimated 261,171 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Regal.

261,171

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1987

owners notified (August 27)

NHTSA campaign	87V124000
Component	STRUCTURE
Report received	August 10, 1987
Owner notification	August 27, 1987
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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

Safety 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.

Remedy

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

Notes

System: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars.

Vehicles covered by recall 87V124000

Make and model	Model years
Buick Regal	1985, 1986
Oldsmobile Calais	1985, 1986
Pontiac Grand AM	1985, 1986

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.