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Called back last year on December 23rd over incorrect bolts used to attach the seat belts, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro is now recalled again over a missing retaining ring. Produced between September 30th and January 6th, only eight units are potentially affected, according to GM.
Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that a quality manager submitted an issue to GM on February 16th. While the biggest of the Big Three in Detroit was reviewing the problem, it identified a second claim related to this uncanny condition.
As fate would have it, the supplier acknowledged a missing retaining ring as the cause of both separated axle shafts. The Camaros in question were repaired under warranty, leaving just eight more examples to be fixed.
Dealers were informed of the recall on March 18th, but owners will have to wait until May 3rd for their notice to arrive by first-class mail. At the time of writing, General Motors and supplier Nexteer Automotive aren’t aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the separating axle shafts.
In related news, have you heard the global chip shortage has also hit the Camaro? According to a spokesperson, production at Lansing Grand Assembly Plant has been halted until at least the end of March, but it’s not that big of a deal. Why, you ask? Because it sells far worse than its rivals.
First-quarter figures haven’t been published, but 2020 numbers paint a bleak picture. The Camaro sold 29,775 units stateside in the 12-month period compared to 52,995 Challengers and 61,090 examples of the Mustang.
This worrying trend is likely to continue because Chevrolet will not add a Hellcat- or GT500-rivaling version to the lineup. As if that wasn’t bad enough, word has it the 55th Anniversary Edition won't happen either. Given this intel, one has to wonder if GM even cares about the Camaro anymore.
As fate would have it, the supplier acknowledged a missing retaining ring as the cause of both separated axle shafts. The Camaros in question were repaired under warranty, leaving just eight more examples to be fixed.
Dealers were informed of the recall on March 18th, but owners will have to wait until May 3rd for their notice to arrive by first-class mail. At the time of writing, General Motors and supplier Nexteer Automotive aren’t aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the separating axle shafts.
In related news, have you heard the global chip shortage has also hit the Camaro? According to a spokesperson, production at Lansing Grand Assembly Plant has been halted until at least the end of March, but it’s not that big of a deal. Why, you ask? Because it sells far worse than its rivals.
First-quarter figures haven’t been published, but 2020 numbers paint a bleak picture. The Camaro sold 29,775 units stateside in the 12-month period compared to 52,995 Challengers and 61,090 examples of the Mustang.
This worrying trend is likely to continue because Chevrolet will not add a Hellcat- or GT500-rivaling version to the lineup. As if that wasn’t bad enough, word has it the 55th Anniversary Edition won't happen either. Given this intel, one has to wonder if GM even cares about the Camaro anymore.
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