NHTSA recall 01V-381 (01V381000)

structure recall reported December 12, 2001 - about 897 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V381000
Also written as: 01V-381
Manufacturer number: 01072
Reported: December 12, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~897
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-381 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Camaro - 2002

Pontiac Firebird - 2002

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.