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NHTSA recall 91V-165 (91V165000)

structure recall reported September 23, 1991 - about 41,718 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
91V165000
Also written as
91V-165
Reported
September 23, 1991
Vehicles affected
~41,718
Component
structure

What is being recalled

FRONT DOOR INTERLOCK STRIKER MAY FAIL, CAUSING DOOR FRAME COLLAPSE AND INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE.

Why it is dangerous

THE DOOR FRAME WOULD COLLAPSE. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLYWITH FMVSS 210.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT INTERLOCK STRIKER STUDS ON FRONT DOORS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-165 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1991
Pontiac Sunbird - 1991

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.