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Chevrolet/Pontiac Structure Recall #1998039

Recall date March 18, 1998
Models affected
  • 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
  • 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
Units affected 4
Details

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.

214 - SIDE DOOR STRENGTH.

THERE MAY BE MIS-LOCATED WELDS AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LEFT ROCKER PANEL INNER REINFORCEMENT AND THE BODY SIDE RING.

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED LEVELS OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR MIS-LOCATED WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, UP TO FIVE WELDS WILL BE PLACED BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PANELS.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website

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