2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Published October 3, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 3, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V491000, published October 3, 2011. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- CORVETTE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE | 2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V491000 on October 3, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: CORVETTE.