Chevrolet Corvette 1969
Model Corvette made in 1969 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, air.
Model 1969
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 69V001000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 4420 | 12/27/1968 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that seat belts will not latch properly if belt tongue is insertedupside down into belt buckle, even though it will give impression of beingproperly latched.also a possibility that properly latched buckle could dis-engage if severe side impact is received in buckle area.(correct byinstalling new belt assemblies.) possibility that seat back lock forks may havebeen improperly heat treated, making it possible for one or both of them tobreak during latching of seat back.this could permit forward movement of seatback if forward force is applied to seat back assembly.(correct by installingnew lock forks where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 03E032000 | CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. | E (Equipment) | 15899 | 05/01/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2003 | 05/16/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Remanufacturerd rear brake calipers, part nos. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, and 16-7020, manufactured from february 1, 2002, to april, 25, 2003., and for use on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvettes. the subject brake calipers were manufactured using improperly manufactured piston seals. these seals are intended to prevent fluid leakage between the caliper housing and the pistons. these brake calipers are for use only on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvette vehicles. this recall does not involve general motors corporation or any of its products. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cardone will notify its customers and all unsold inventory will be repurchased and will provide a full refund to customers. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2003. 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 cardone at 215-912-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||