Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's frame and members near the lower driver's side door hinge may not meet safety specifications, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, you could suffer severe injuries because of this issue.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a authorized dealer for free repairs, where they will install structural rivets to ensure your vehicle meets safety standards.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WELDS NEAR THE LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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