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Safety recall · 90V032000

Suspension: leaf spring assembly Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 12, 1990. It covers about 45,969 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V032000
Reported
Feb 12, 1990
Vehicles
45,969
Area
Suspension

The problem

Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque.

The risk

Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.

The fix

REPLACE FAULTY TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES.

Contacts

System: rear wheel tie rods. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V032000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Chevrolet Corvette05D
1989 Chevrolet Corvette04D

Questions

Is the 90V032000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V032000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V032000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 12, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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