In this instance, a word could actually hurt you.
As a child, stones and sticks may break my bones but names won’t hurt me. It turns out that your name can actually physically hurt you. That name is Camaro.
A recall by identifies a possible problem with the emblem attached to the driver-side Airbag in a few Camaro models. The issue is listed as GM recall N212327220. The Camaro emblem can become a flying projectile if it is deployed in an accident involving the driver’s airbag.
GM claims that only 30 Camaros are affected by this problem. However, they cover model years 2017-2021. These cars had their badges separated because they were made of plastic that was not properly molded during manufacturing. GM has not yet received any reports regarding such separations, and the automaker isn’t aware of any injuries or accidents as a result. 30 is a reasonable number, considering that more than 200,000 Camaros have been built between 2017 and today. Very A small number.
The fix would involve replacing the entire steering-wheel airbag. This service would be provided by a GM dealer at no cost to the owner. Dealers are asked to keep any Camaros affected until the fix is implemented. GM does not provide a timeline or notify affected owners when this will occur.
The sales of Chevrolet’s pony car have been declining over the past few years. But, it is possible that a plateau will soon be reached. Camaro sales decreased by just 1.3 percent in the first quarter 2021, to 7,089 from 7,185 during the same period last year. The US overall sales of GM for this period increased 19 percent.