NHTSA recall 97V-110 (97V110000)
structure recall reported July 22, 1997 - about 450 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V110000
- Also written as
- 97V-110
- Reported
- July 22, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~450
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THREE STYROFOAM PADS LOCATED IN EACH REAR DOOR AS PART OF THE DESIGN FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH," WAS NOT INSTALLED.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING PAD IN EACH REAR DOOR.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-110 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.