1997 Chevrolet Corvette Recall
Suspension: Rear
Issued · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1997
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Vehicles affected
- 1,414
- Report received
Summary
THE REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD LINKS.
Notes
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.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.