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1986 Chevrolet Corvette Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (3)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1986 Chevrolet Corvette in Canada.

Ref #1991-126 Campaign : 1D20/91058
1991-09-11 10 758 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

NOTE: OWNER SELF INSPECTION - REPAIR ONLY IF PROBLEM OCCURS. THE SEAT BELT MAY LOCK-UP OR JAM IN THE RETRACTOR. IF THIS OCCURS, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WILL BE UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT. THUS, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, UNBELTED OCCUPANTS WILL BE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND ANY RETRACTOR SIDE BELTS LOCKING UP OR JAMMED WILL BE REPLACED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1986-095 Campaign : 6A19
1986-08-27 659 units

Brakes

Issue Description

CERTAIN SEVERE AND UNUSUAL BRAKING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CENTRE VALVE. IF SUFFICIENT DAMAGE ACCUMULATES, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES MAY OCCUR WITH ACCOMPANYING INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. A REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON KIT ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1986-051 Campaign : 6A14
1986-05-06 23 158 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the push-pull headlight switch may have been manufactured with electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit. An intermittent circuit could cause the headlights to suddenly go out. Under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions, driver visibility could be reduced, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (lights and instruments) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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