Recall campaign · NHTSA 95V141000

Structure: frame and members

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-07-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V141000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
16
Reported to NHTSA
1995-07-26
Owners notified
1995-07-19

Defect description

SOME WELDS WERE OMITTED FROM THE BODY LOCK PILLAR, OR "B" PILLAR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF A VEHICLE CRASH SHOULD OCCUR, OCCUPANT PROTECTION LEVELS COULD BE REDUCED.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL VEHICLES IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED AND REPLACED WITH A COMPARABLE VEHICLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME; MEMBERS AND BODY; FMVSS NO.208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED.NO OTHER OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Cavalier1995
Pontiac Sunfire1995

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.