Vehicle recall 87V124000 · August 10, 1987
Oldsmobile Calais, Pontiac Grand AM and 1 more model
Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V124000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 1987
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 27, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 261,171
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Regal (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Oldsmobile Calais (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Pontiac Grand AM (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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