NHTSA Recall # | 95067 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V491000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND A |
Date of notification | 14/10/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/02/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/09/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/10/11 |
Report created | 03/10/11 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 206 |
Estimated number of affected units | 5755 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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 . |