Vehicle recall 85V118000 · October 1, 1985
1984 Chevrolet Corvette
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Install a rear axle differential cross shaft retaining kit.
- Notes
- System: rear axle.vehicle description: passenger cars with 3.07 axle and F41 suspension.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 1985
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 44,342
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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 (1984): 1984
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