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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
06:00 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
01V381000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / CAMARO
2002
PONTIAC / FIREBIRD
2002
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr's Report Date:
DEC 12, 2001
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
01V381000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number of Units Affected:
897
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.
Consequence:
IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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