Chevrolet recall: Structure
What is wrong
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet corvette coupe vehicles, manufactured from january 24, 2011, through september 1, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 206, "door locks and door retention components". The rear hatch hinges may not meet the load requirements specified in the safety standard.
What could happen
The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear hatch hinges free of charge. The safety recall began on october 14, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Corvette 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V491000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 3, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 14, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,755
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 24, 2011 to Jun 16, 2011
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 206
Notes
GM's safety recall campaign number is 11258.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.