Recall 97V-044
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-044
- Reported
- March 20, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 1,414 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Corvette 1997