2002 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird recall: frame and members
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 12, 2001. It covers about 897 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 897
- reported
- Dec 12, 2001
- owners notified
- Dec 26, 2001
- related complaints
- 7
Structure: frame and members
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 01V381000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Camaro 2002 2002
- Pontiac Firebird 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 01V381000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird frame and members?
Yes. Recall 01V381000, reported on December 12, 2001, covers about 897 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V381000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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