Recall 97V-105
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-105
- Reported
- June 23, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 3,792 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have a torn fuel tank sending unit/pump seal. This can cause fuel odor and/or leakage at the attachment location.
The risk
Fuel leakage from a torn seal can result in a fire if an ignition source is present.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and right hand fuel tank assemblies (including fuel sending unit and pump).
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during july 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