Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1985 BUICK SOMERSETTransport Canada Recall #1987082
The official notice
Defect
ON TWO DOOR MODELS, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. IF UNCORRECTED, THE CRACKS WOULD PROPOGATE SUCH THAT THE DOOR WOULD OPEN IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
REINFORCEMENT PLATES WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.
21,195 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 7A23/87027Updated June 10, 2026