CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1997: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V044000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CORVETTE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-03-31 | 1997-03-20 | 1997-03-25 |
Production Dates: 1996-11-01 - 1997-03-20
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1414
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE.
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD LINKS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 1997. GM ISSUED A STOP SALE TO THEIR DEALERS ON MARCH 20, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
