1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE RECALL - #98V032000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1997 - 4/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/25/1998 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/15/1998 |
| # Affected |
8 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE WOULD NOT PERFORM AS DESIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, PLACE FIVE WELDS BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PANELS AND APPLY PRIMER AND TOPCOAT FINISH MATERIALS. |
| Notes |
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 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Recall for WHEELS, SPACE SAVER WHEEL
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Recall for AIR BAGS
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
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