Recall 03E032000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER Defect in 1965-1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
RECALL This recall affects up to 15,899 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03E032000 |
| Manufacturer | CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 15,899 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1965 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1970 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1972 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1973 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1974 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1976 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1977 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1979 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1980 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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