NHTSA Campaign Id 94V176000; Date: Sep. 20, 1994
Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.
1994 Chevrolet Beretta; 1995 Chevrolet Beretta
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,604
The reinforcement panel that serves as a liftpoint for the frame was omitted from the right side rocker assembly of the frame the vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection. "
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the right side rocker reinforcement panel. If the reinforcement panel is not present, dealers will contact Chevrolet for further instructions.
System: structure; door assembly; frame and panel; fmvss 208. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 9, 1994
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