NHTSA Recall 14V568000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V568000; Date: Sep. 17, 2014
If the parking brake cable isn't fully seated and engaged on both of the rear park brake drums, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Chevrolet Corvette
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 783
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake only operating on one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both rear wheels, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the park brake cable installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14620.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 27, 2014
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