Vehicle recall 83V064000 · July 7, 1983

1984 Chevrolet Corvette

Attaching bolts were mistakenly coated with a slippery material during production.

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

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.
Remedy: Dealer will install new caliper bracket bolts free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckleattaching bolt.consequences of defect: the front brake assembly could become partiallyseparated from the knuckle assembly, causing the wheel to lock. Loss of vehiclecontrol without prior warning and an accident could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V064000
Reported to NHTSA: July 7, 1983
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: June 27, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,197
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 83V064000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Corvette (1984): 1984

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