2006 Corvette Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins, & Maintenance Schedule

2006 Corvette Recalls

Recall 04v525000

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• Model Year: 2006
• Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
• Mfr’s Report Date: Oct 27, 2004
• Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 04v525000
• Nhtsa Action Number: N/a
• Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
• Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5225

Summary

Certain Passenger Vehicles Were Produced With One Or Both Rear Brake Hydraulic Lines That Can Come In Contact With Or Be Affected By Heat From The Left Engine Exhaust Manifold And The Left Exhaust Pipe. The Brake Fluid Could Reach Elevated Temperatures And Boil.

Consequence

If The Brake Fluid Boils In A Rear Brake Line, The Effectiveness Of The Rear Brake System Would Be Reduced Which Could Result In A Brake Line Leak And Loss Of Brake Fluid. If Enough Fluid Leaks From The Rear Brake System So That Brake Pedal Application Can No Longer Build Pressure To The Rear Brakes. The Operator Of The Vehicle Will Experience Limited Braking Which Could Result In A Crash.