NHTSA Campaign 14V377000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Filed by General Motors LLC.
NHTSA campaign 14V377000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the suspension:rear:shock absorber. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 14V377000 (1)
Chevrolet (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 14V377000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.