Chevrolet · Canada · Mod
Chevrolet Cavalier: Structure
Affects Chevrolet Cavalier · 1997 — about 4 vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational