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Vehicle recall 11V491000 · October 3, 2011

2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette

The rear hatch hinges may not meet the load requirements specified in the safety standard.

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

Summary
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet corvette coupe vehicles, manufactured from January 24, 2011, through September 1, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 206, "door locks and door retention components". The rear hatch hinges may not meet the load requirements specified in the safety standard.
Consequence
The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear hatch hinges free of charge. The safety recall began on October 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Notes
GM's safety recall campaign number is 11258.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V491000
Reported to NHTSA
October 3, 2011
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Owner notification
October 14, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
5,755
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
Recall 11V491000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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