Recall 98V-032
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 other model: Structure (body).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-032
- Reported
- February 25, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 8 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with mis-located welds at the joint between the left rocker panel inner reinforcement and the body side ring. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 214, "side door strength."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the sheet metal structure would not perform as desired increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, place five welds between the involved panels and apply primer and topcoat finish materials.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during march 1998.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].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cavalier 1997
- Pontiac Sunfire 1997