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Recall 01V-381

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro and 1 other model: Structure (frame and members).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-381
Reported
December 12, 2001
Vehicles affected
897 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.

The 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-[removed] or pontiac at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles