Well the Camaro is off to a lousy start for model year 2010, with one of the earliest recalls of the year, and a potentially deadly recall at that.
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 06, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V155000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,243
Summary: GM IS RECALLING 1,243 Model Year 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE STARTER MOTOR HOUSING AND CAUSE WEAR ON THE CABLE INSULATION. IF THE INSULATION WEARS THROUGH TO THE CABLE, IT COULD CREATE A SHORT.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO RESTART, OR RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to put up with a lemon Camaro