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Safety recall · 92V160000

Steering: hose, piping, and connections Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 8, 1992. It covers about 5,152 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
92V160000
Reported
Nov 8, 1992
Vehicles
5,152
Area
Steering

The problem

The power steering gear inlet hose on these vehicles can fracture, causing power steering fluid to spray from hose into the engine compartment.

The risk

The power steering fluid is flammable and could causean underhood fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

The fix

Replace the power steering gear inlet hose with an improved design.

Contacts

System: steering.Vehicle description: passenger cars with lt1 engines.

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 92V160000.
  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
1992 Chevrolet Corvette02B
1993 Chevrolet Corvette02B

Questions

Is the 92V160000 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 92V160000?

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 92V160000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 8, 1992. 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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