1983 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls
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| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E088000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19810301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 91V055000 |
| Summary | PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR. |
| 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. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19821001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 85V169000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: SHOULDER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19830101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 83V049000 |
| Summary | THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF THE FIBERGLASS HOOD COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIBERGLASS HOODS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, THE OUTER PANEL MAY FOLD BACK AND BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THIS COULDCAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN ANACCIDENT. |
Data updated June 2024
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro recalls?
A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro recalls include: EQUIPMENT, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD.
A: Yes, the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro recalls?
A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro recalls include: EQUIPMENT, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD.
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