GM Recalls 2014 Chevrolet Corvette for Rear Shock Absorber Weld Defect
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Corvettes because improper rear shock absorber welds may cause the tubes to separate, leading to sudden handling changes and increased crash risk.
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 shock absorber weld) that can lead to a sudden change in handling and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured between February 12, 2014, and March 14, 2014. The recall addresses a defect involving an improper weld on the rear shock absorbers.
Due to this welding issue, the shock absorber tubes may separate from the shock absorber clevis brackets. This separation can result in a sudden change in vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 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 — Suspension
- Affected units
- 1,939
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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