Vehicle recall 90V032000 · February 12, 1990
1988-1989 Chevrolet Corvette
Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque.
- Consequence
- Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Replace faulty tie rod assemblies.
- Notes
- System: rear wheel tie rods.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V032000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 12, 1990
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 14, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45,969
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
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 (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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