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Chevrolet Corvette Recall 15V031: Rear Toe Link Can Loosen and Separate, Causing Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 15V031, reported January 26, 2015, 43 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A rear suspension toe link outer ball joint may not have been properly tightened during assembly. Over time with normal use, the toe link can loosen and eventually separate from the vehicle.

If the toe link separates, the vehicle can lose stability and steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and not ignore any unusual handling, noise, or changes in how the rear of the car feels on the road.

GM will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the rear suspension and replace any damaged parts at no cost to you. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) with questions.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V031General Motors LLC
Component
SUSPENSION
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles the toe link outer ball joint on the rear suspension may not have been properly tightened during the assembly process. The Toe link may loosen with the vehicle use and eventually separate.
Risk
A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged parts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14857.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Corvette2015