Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CORVETTE | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19961101 - 19970320 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V044000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970331 | Date Received by ODI: 19970320 | Date Added to Database: 19970325 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1414 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD LINKS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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