Chevrolet Rear Recall 97V044000 (1,414 Vehicles)

The problem

The rear suspension tie rod assembly can fracture.

The risk

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, loss of directional control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the left and right-hand rear suspension tie rod links.

Contacts

Owner notification began march 31, 1997. Gm issued a stop sale to their dealers on march 20, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V044000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1997 Chevrolet Corvette	0	7	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Chevrolet Corvette

Questions

Is the 97V044000 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 97V044000?

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 97V044000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 20, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Suspension: rear Chevrolet recall