'84 Chevy Corvette Recalls
| Recall Date: |
OCT 01, 1985 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Model Affected: |
CORVETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
44342
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 01, 1985
Model Affected:
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Summary:
CARS MAY LOSE THE WIRE SNAP RINGS THAT HOLD THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT IN POSITION IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE SHAFT TO MOVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CROSS SHAFT MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE SHAFT TO CONTACT THE CARRIER OR PINION TEETH, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Consequence:
Remedy:
INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.
Potential Units Affected:
44342
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
JUL 07, 1983 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Model Affected: |
CORVETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
9197
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 07, 1983
Model Affected:
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Summary:
ATTACHING BOLTS WERE MISTAKENLY COATED WITH A SLIPPERY MATERIAL DURING PRODUCTION. THIS MATERIAL WILL ACT AS A LUBRICANT AND BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW CALIPER BRACKET BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
9197
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 19, 1985 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
CORVETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
47081
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 19, 1985
Model Affected:
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Summary:
THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM SOLENOID VALVES MAY MALFUNCTION AT ANY TIME THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED AND CAUSE UNEXPECTED ENGINE ACCELERATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Consequence:
Remedy:
INSTALL AND RELOCATE A NEW CRUISE CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
47081
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
AUG 25, 1983 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Model Affected: |
CORVETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
11909
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 25, 1983
Model Affected:
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Summary:
THE INSULATION OF THE BATTERY CABLE, BECAUSE OF ITS POSITION, RUBS AGAINST SOME OF THE ENGINE WIRING COMPONENTS. ONCE THE INSULATION IS WORN THROUGH, THE BATTERY COULD RAPIDLY DISCHARGE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ENGINE HARNESS RETAINER BRACKET, PROTECTIVE CONDUIT, CABLE CLIPS, A CABLE TIE STRAP AND WILL REPOSITION THE TERMINALS ON THE GROUND STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Potential Units Affected:
11909
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
OCT 24, 2007 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Model Affected: |
CORVETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
121680
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 24, 2007
Model Affected:
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Summary:
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Potential Units Affected:
121680
Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 04, 1991 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
CORVETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
231833
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 04, 1991
Model Affected:
1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.
Consequence:
IF LOCKUP OCCURS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL BELT OUT OFTHE RETRACTOR. THE OCCUPANT OF A SEAT WITH AN UNUSABLE SAFETY BELT ISSUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.
Potential Units Affected:
231833
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.