Riviera V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 9 FI (1984)
Trailer Hitch: Technical Service Bulletins
Bumper - Trailer Hitches
Bulletin
84-2-2
Date
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.