1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire recall: body
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 25, 1998. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Feb 25, 1998
- owners notified
- Mar 15, 1998
- related complaints
- 24
Structure: body
- 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."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the sheet metal structure would not perform as desired increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, place five welds between the involved panels and apply primer and topcoat finish materials.
Recall number 98V032000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cavalier 1997 1997
- Pontiac Sunfire 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 98V032000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire body?
Yes. Recall 98V032000, reported on February 25, 1998, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V032000?
Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, place five welds between the involved panels and apply primer and topcoat finish materials.
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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