Bumper - Trailer Hitches
Bulletin 84-2-2Date Mar.. '84
Ref. No. 84-097-2
SUBJECT: BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCHES
MODELS AFFECTED: 1984 BUICKS
The use of lightweight bumper materials on some car models means that bumper mounted hitches can no longer be used an these models.
Inability to use a bumper hitch does not mean a trailer cannot be towed. It does mean that at least a lightweight frame/body hitch is required.
The following table indicates that ("yes") you can use a bumper mounted hitch.
Model 1984
Skyhawk - Coupe & Sedan No
" - Wagon Yes
Skylark Yes
Century - Coupe & Sedan Yes
" - Wagon No
Regal - Coupe No
" - Sedan Yes
LeSabre - Coupe & Sedan No - If bumper attached with brackets
" " "
Yes - If bumper attached with full
width reinforcement
Electra - Coupe & Sedan Yes
" - Wagon Yes
Riviera Yes
Complete information on Buick towing information can be found in the Buick Trailer-Towing Guide.