Chevrolet USA Corvette: Brakes May Apply Inadvertently
Recall Summary Chevrolet is recalling 4,314 Corvettes because repeated steering column movement can interrupt an electrical signal, affecting the Active Handling System and potentially causing vehicle instability. Warning lights on the dashboard will alert drivers to the problem, but if ignored, a crash could occur. The manufacturer will inspect the wire connection in the steering column and install an additional clip if needed to secure it.
- Recalling firm
- CHEVROLET USA
- Product
- Vehicles: CHEVROLET USA CORVETTE. Units affected: 4,314
- Reason
- It has been identified that in rare cases repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. If this occurs it can affect the Active Handling System which can cause instability within the vehicle. The driver will be identified of the issue by the illumination of warnings lights on the dash. However if the driver does not take action then a crash could occur. Remedy: Inspect the wire connection in the steering column and if necessary install an additional clip to secure the wire connection.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-07-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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