Vehicle recall 95V141000 · July 26, 1995

Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire

Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "b" pillar.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "b" pillar. This does not comply with FMVSS NO.208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash should occur, occupant protection levels could be reduced.
Remedy: All vehicles in this recall campaign have been repurchased and replaced with a comparable vehicle.
Notes: System: structure; frame; members and body; FMVSS NO.208.VEHICLE description: passenger vehicles.note: all vehicles have been repurchased.no other owners will be contacted.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V141000
Reported to NHTSA: July 26, 1995
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 19, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 16
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 95V141000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Cavalier (1995): 1995
Pontiac Sunfire (1995): 1995

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