1990 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 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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• 90V008000Jan 22, 1990213 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1990

  Reported issue: Fuel feed and return line connectors have incorrect line end flare configurations.

  Possible consequence: Line ends could crack causing a fuel leak that could result in an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy: Install new fuel lines with correct end flare configuration.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP96006BRAKE PULLClosed · May 14, 1996
• DP92011Airbag failed to deployClosed · May 22, 1992
• PE90040Parking brake failureClosed · Feb 6, 1990
• PE90038Under dash fireClosed · Feb 2, 1990
• PE90032Tie rod socket failureClosed · Jan 12, 1990

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