Recall
Chevrolet Corsica — 89V225000
NHTSA ID
89V225000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corsica
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1989-12-18
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Units Affected
170,769
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
Consequence
HINGE SEPARATION MAY REDUCE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OFTHE SIDE OF THE CAR AND INCREASE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF ACCIDENTS.
Remedy
REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.