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Safety recall · 91V165000

Structure: hinge and attachments Chevrolet, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 23, 1991. It covers about 41,718 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V165000
Reported
Sep 23, 1991
Vehicles
41,718
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Front door interlock striker may fail, causing door frame collapse and insufficient strength for the shoulder belt anchorage.

The risk

The door frame would collapse. Vehicle does not complywith fmvss 210.

The fix

Replace the passive restraint interlock striker studs on front doors.

Contacts

System: seat belt anchorage; fmvss 210.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V165000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier03C
1991 Pontiac Sunbird304F

Questions

Is the 91V165000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V165000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 91V165000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 23, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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