Chevrolet Camaro 1981
Model Camaro made in 1981 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V060000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 09/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 55238 | 05/28/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/1981 | 06/02/1981 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractors in the rear seating positions contain first lock positions which will not lock when used by smaller passengers. this fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All owners will be sent a pre-paid postage card that is to be filled out and sent back. the card will indicate whether the seat belts are functioning properly. if dealer inspects seat belts, the seat belt retractors will be replaced, if necessary, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt retractors.consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, if passengers are notsecurely restrained, the possibility of personal injury and death would beincreased. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP85025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1985 | 11/27/1985 | FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK | ||
| Fuel leakage at filler neck | ||||||