General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V491000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V491000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 5,755 affected units, REAR HATCH HINGES ON CORVETTE COUPES/FVMSS 206, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet corvette coupe vehicles, manufactured from january 24, 2011, through september 1, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 206, "door locks and door retention components". the rear hatch hinges may not meet the load requirements specified in the safety standard.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear hatch hinges free of charge. the safety recall began on october 14, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V491000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Rear hatch hinges on corvette coupes/fvmss 206

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 5,755

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet corvette coupe vehicles, manufactured from january 24, 2011, through september 1, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 206, "door locks and door retention components". the rear hatch hinges may not meet the load requirements specified in the safety standard.

Consequence Summary: The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear hatch hinges free of charge. the safety recall began on october 14, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-xp25_r3iu~23ig

NHTSA ID: 11V491000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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