NHTSA recall 98V-032 (98V032000)

structure recall reported February 25, 1998 - about 8 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V032000
Also written as: 98V-032
Reported: February 25, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~8
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE WOULD NOT PERFORM AS DESIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, PLACE FIVE WELDS BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PANELS AND APPLY PRIMER AND TOPCOAT FINISH MATERIALS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-032 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1997

Pontiac Sunfire - 1997

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