Recall
Chevrolet Corvette — 85V118000
NHTSA ID
85V118000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1985-10-01
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Units Affected
44,342
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.