NHTSA Recall # | 112428 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V031000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14857 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Date of notification | 23/02/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/09/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/10/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/01/15 |
Report created | 26/01/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 43 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet corvette vehicles manufactured september 26, 2014, to october 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles the toe link outer ball joint on the rear suspension may not have been properly tightened during the assembly process. The toe link may loosen with the vehicle use and eventually separate. |
Consequence summary | A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged parts, free of charge. The recall began february 23, 2015. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14857. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |