NHTSA Recall 01V381000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V381000; Date: Dec. 12, 2001
In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Chevrolet Camaro; 2002 Pontiac Firebird
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 897
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection," and no. 214, "side impact protection. " these vehicles may have welds near the lower driver's side door hinge that do not meet specifications.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began December 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 26, 2001
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