Recall 14V-377
General Motors LLC recalled the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette: Suspension (rear, shock absorber).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-377
- Reported
- June 26, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 1,939 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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- [removed]. GM's number for this recall is 14302.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Corvette 2014