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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V172📅 Apr 27, 2010

2005–2006 Chevrolet Corvette recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

GM is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 chevrolet Corvette passenger cars manufactured between march 2004 and january 2006 equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (rpo N37). In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. If this occurs, the message, "service active handling system" will appear in the driver information center, and one or more of the brakes may apply, possibly causing the vehicle to pull to the right or left.

💥 The risk

If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.

🔧 The fix

GM will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V172000
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
40,028
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 30, 2010
Built
Mar 1, 2004 – Jan 31, 2006
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Gm's recall campaign number is N100118.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V172 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V172?

2005–2006 Chevrolet Corvette. 40,028 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.