NHTSA recall 20V-461 (20V461000)
electrical system recall reported August 6, 2020 - about 5,141 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V461000
- Also written as
- 20V-461
- Manufacturer number
- N202309350
- Reported
- August 6, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,141
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The release button located inside the front trunk compartment may not function after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Why it is dangerous
If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module (BCM) to allow the release switch to always work, free of charge. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202309350.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-461 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.