Recall 10V172000: Unintended Brake Application

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Corvette 2005-2006

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 26, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V172000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA09002

COMPONENT: Steering: Column

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 40028

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette passenger cars manufactured between March 2004 and January 2006 equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (RPO N37). In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. if this occurs, the message, "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" will appear in the driver information center, and one or more of the brakes may apply, possibly causing the vehicle to pull to the right or left.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.

REMEDY:
GM will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about April 30, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

NOTES:
GM's recall campaign number is 10118. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.