GM Recalls 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette for Rear Hatch Hinge Defect
General Motors is recalling 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette coupes because the rear hatch hinges may not meet federal safety standards, posing an injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear hatch hinges) that could lead to separation in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette coupe vehicles manufactured between January 24, 2011, and September 1, 2011. The recall addresses a defect where the rear hatch hinges may fail to meet the load requirements specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
The defect could cause the rear hatch to separate in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The recall campaign number is 11258.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Chevrolet Corvette
- Affected units
- 5,755
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CORVETTE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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