1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO RECALL - #83V049000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : HOOD
THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF THE FIBERGLASS HOOD COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1983 - 1/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
5/13/1983 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/6/1983 |
| # Affected |
4,393 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
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| Description |
THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF THE FIBERGLASS HOOD COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIBERGLASS HOODS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, THE OUTER PANEL MAY FOLD BACK AND BLOCK THE DRIVER"S VIEW. THIS COULDCAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN ANACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
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