Vehicle recall 83V049000 · May 2, 1983
1983 Chevrolet Camaro
The inner and outer panels of the fiberglass hood could separate during vehicle operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V049000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 1983
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 6, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,393
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Camaro (1983): 1983
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