1984 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 91V143000Sep 4, 1991231,833 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1984–1991

  Reported issue: Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.

  Possible consequence: If lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out ofthe retractor. The occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt issubject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

  Remedy: Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.

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• 85V118000Oct 1, 198544,342 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1984

  Reported issue: Cars may lose the wire snap rings that hold the differential cross shaft in position in the rear axle differential case assembly, allowing the shaft to move. Consequence of defect: the cross shaft movement could cause the shaft to contact the carrier or pinion teeth, possibly locking up the rear wheels and result in a crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Install a rear axle differential cross shaft retaining kit.

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• 85V029000Mar 19, 198547,081 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1984

  Reported issue: The cruise control vacuum solenoid valves may malfunction at any time the engine is running and the cruise control is engaged and cause unexpected engine acceleration. Consequence of defect: loss of accelerator control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Install and relocate a new cruise control servo assembly.

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• 83V081000Aug 25, 198311,909 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1984

  Reported issue: The insulation of the battery cable, because of its position, rubs against some of the engine wiring components. Once the insulation is worn through, the battery could rapidly discharge.

  Remedy: Dealer will install a new engine harness retainer bracket, protective conduit, cable clips, a cable tie strap and will reposition the terminals on the ground stud on all involved vehicles.

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• 83V064000Jul 7, 19839,197 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1984

  Reported issue: Attaching bolts were mistakenly coated with a slippery material during production. This material will act as a lubricant and bolts may loosen and eventually fall off.

  Remedy: Dealer will install new caliper bracket bolts free of charge.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP96006BRAKE PULLClosed · May 14, 1996
• PE90032Tie rod socket failureClosed · Jan 12, 1990

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