NHTSA recall 20V-489 (20V489000)
structure recall reported August 18, 2020 - about 7,071 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V489000
- Also written as
- 20V-489
- Manufacturer number
- N202311160
- Reported
- August 18, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,071
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. Despite visual and audible warnings, the vehicle can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched.
Why it is dangerous
An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module to limit the vehicle speed to 26 mph when the hood is not completely closed and latched, free of charge. In addition, the operation of the hood release on the key fob will be modified to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent hood release actuations. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202311160.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-489 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.