Disc: caliperRecall 83V-064 · 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 83V-064 covers 9,197 1984 Chevrolet Corvette for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected9,1971 model

ReportedJul 7, 1983Owners notified Jun 27, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ATTACHING BOLTS WERE MISTAKENLY COATED WITH A SLIPPERY MATERIAL DURING PRODUCTION. THIS MATERIAL WILL ACT AS A LUBRICANT AND BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW CALIPER BRACKET BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET TO STEERING KNUCKLEATTACHING BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY COULD BECOME PARTIALLYSEPARATED FROM THE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK. LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Corvette1984

Built from February 1, 1983 to June 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.