2011–2012 Chevrolet Corvette recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
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
- 11V491000
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 5,755
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 14, 2011
- Built
- Jan 24, 2011 – Jun 16, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .