| 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 | ||
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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: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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