1984 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 91V055000Apr 11, 1991179,036 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Conventional
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1982–1986, Pontiac Firebird 1982–1986, Fiero 1984–1986

  Reported issue: Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

  Possible consequence: Parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

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• 90V105000May 14, 19901,500,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1984–1990, Pontiac Firebird 1984–1990

  Reported issue: Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.

  Possible consequence: This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.

  Remedy: Replace or repair seat belt buckle.

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• 85V169000Dec 20, 1985738,485 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Webbing
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1983–1985, Pontiac Firebird 1983–1985

  Reported issue: Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. Consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks the lap belt and shoulder belt in the event of an accident are not affected, if slack is more than recommended in owners manual, injuries to upper body and head would be increased in an accident.

  Remedy: Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.

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• 84V093000Aug 17, 198430,868 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1984, Pontiac Firebird 1984

  Reported issue: Rear brake hoses were not properly manufactured and do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses". Hoses could come loose from the end fittings when subjected to a pulling force.

  Remedy: A new hose will be installed if necessary. In addition, brakes will be serviced.

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• 84V011000Feb 6, 198476,586 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 1984, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984, Buick Regal 1984 +22 more

  Reported issue: Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

  Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA90012Rear axle shaft failureClosed · Feb 28, 1990
• C90001Rear disc brakesClosed · Feb 21, 1990
• EA90001Safety buckle breakageClosed · Oct 3, 1989
• PE89148Safety belt buckle breakagClosed · Aug 1, 1989
• PE88070Frame crackingClosed · Jun 28, 1988
• EA88023Throttle linkage stickingClosed · Feb 2, 1988
• EA86019Rear brake failureClosed · Jun 17, 1986
• EA86013Cruise controlClosed · May 8, 1986

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