NHTSA Campaign #90V032000 · Action PE90032
1988–1989 Chevrolet Corvette Recall
Suspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly
Issued December 2, 1990 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1988, 1989
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
- Vehicles affected
- 45,969
- Report received
- December 2, 1990
Summary
REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FATIGUE AND COULD FRACTURE AT THE INBOARD BEARING DUE TO HIGH INNER JOINT ROCKING TORQUE.
Consequence
FRACTURE IN THIS ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE FAULTY TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR WHEEL TIE RODS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.