Recall 98V032000: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 25, 1998

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

8vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the sheet metal structure would not perform as desired increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, place five welds between the involved panels and apply primer and topcoat finish materials.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier540 complaints
• 1997 Pontiac Sunfire190 complaints