NHTSA Campaign Id 83V049000; Date: May. 2, 1983
1983 Chevrolet Camaro
Component: Structure:body:hood
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,393
The inner and outer panels of the fiberglass hood could separate during vehicle operation.
Dealer will inspect the hood and, if necessary, install a new one at no charge.
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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