Recall 11V491000: 2011–2012 Chevrolet Corvette

Report received

Oct 3, 2011

Manufacturer

General motors llc

Potentially affected

5,755vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Chevrolet Corvette85 complaints
• 2012 Chevrolet Corvette56 complaints