Suspension: rearRecall 97V-044 · 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 97V-044 covers 1,414 1997 Chevrolet Corvette for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE.
The risk
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD LINKS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 1997. GM ISSUED A STOP SALE TO THEIR DEALERS ON MARCH 20, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1996 to March 20, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.