Rear: shock absorberRecall 14V-377 · 2014 Chevrolet Corvette
General Motors LLC recall 14V-377 covers 1,939 2014 Chevrolet Corvette for a rear: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V377000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014. Due to an improper weld on the rear shock absorbers, the shock absorber tubes may separate from the shock absorber clevis brackets resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.
The risk
A sudden change in vehicle handling increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 12, 2014 to March 14, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.