NHTSA recall 11V-491 (11V491000)

structure recall reported October 3, 2011 - about 5,755 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 11V491000
Also written as: 11V-491
Reported: October 3, 2011
Vehicles affected: ~5,755
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 11V-491 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Corvette - 2011, 2012

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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