1986 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1986 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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• 86V120000Aug 26, 198618,223 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1986

  Reported issue: Severe and unusual braking conditions may cause damage to the brake master cylinder center valve. Consequence of defect: if sufficient damage occurs, loss of front brakes may occur with increased pedal travel and reduced braking ability. The reduction of braking ability at a time when minimum stopping distance is required could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: New master cylinder center valve and related parts will be installed.

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• 86V056000Apr 28, 198693,317 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1986, Chevrolet Truck 1985–1986, GMC GMC 1985–1986 +16 more

  Reported issue: The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.

  Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP96006BRAKE PULLClosed · May 14, 1996
• EA90033Safety belt retractor failClosed · Jun 11, 1990
• PE90041Safety belt retractor failClosed · Feb 8, 1990
• PE90032Tie rod socket failureClosed · Jan 12, 1990

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