Recall 80V-049: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro, 1980 Pontiac Firebird
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 28, 1980, covering about 16 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicles may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". Placard on rear edge of left door may show an incorrect vehicle capacity weight instead of the correct figure of 800 lbs.
The fix
Dealer will install the correct label free of charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; tire information labels.consequences of defect: improper loading could occur, leading to undesirablehandling characteristics due to overloading of the tires. This could cause anaccident.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 80V049000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 80V-049?
Vehicles may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". Placard on rear edge of left door may show an incorrect vehicle capacity weight instead of the correct figure of 800 lbs.
How is recall 80V-049 fixed?
Dealer will install the correct label free of charge to owner.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.