Equipment recall 03E032000 · May 12, 2003

1965-1982 Chevrolet Corvette

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

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: Under these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03E032000
Reported to NHTSA: May 12, 2003
Filed by: CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: May 1, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 15,899
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

Recall 03E032000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Corvette (1965-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965

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