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  NHTSA Recall 83V049000

NHTSA Campaign Id 83V049000; Date: May. 2, 1983

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1983 Chevrolet Camaro

Component: Structure:body:hood

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 4,393

icon3 Recall Summary:

The inner and outer panels of the fiberglass hood could separate during vehicle operation.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will inspect the hood and, if necessary, install a new one at no charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5 liter engines. System: structure; fiberglass hoods. Consequences of defect: if this separation occurs while the vehicle is inmotion, the outer panel may fold back and block the driver"s view. This couldcause a loss of control without prior warning, possibly resulting in anaccident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 6, 1983

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All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

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