Chevrolet Corvette Recalled for hatches that can come apart without warning

Chevrolet Corvette Recalled for hatches that can come apart without warning

Do you own one of these potentially deadly defect lemon Chevrolet Corvette cars?


Vehicle Make / Model:   Model Year(s):
     CHEVROLET CORVETTE   2011-2012
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLCMfr's Report Date: OCT 03, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V491000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,755
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: 
 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

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