CHEVROLET CAMARO 1983: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V049000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CAMARO | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-05-06 | 1983-05-02 | 1983-05-13 |
Production Dates: 1983-01-01 - 1983-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4393
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF THE FIBERGLASS HOOD COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIBERGLASS HOODS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, THE OUTER PANEL MAY FOLD BACK AND BLOCK THE DRIVER"S VIEW. THIS COULDCAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN ANACCIDENT.
