Help me read a CarFax?
03-13-2013, 08:52 PM
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Help me read a CarFax?
http://www.carfax.com/cfm/FSBO.cfm?r...HistorySection
It's a good looking GS coupe that I'm interested in, but I have some questions about the CARFAX. Most notably that there is a recall open on it. Normally I wouldn't worry too much about that, but when I look at the description of the recall it says:
Recall # 2011258
REAR HATCH SEPARATION IN CRASH
Now that doesn't leave a lot to the imagination, but if the car was wrecked, why the heck is it a "recall"?
I googled the recall number but couldn't find any information. What do you guys think?
Thanks!!
It's a good looking GS coupe that I'm interested in, but I have some questions about the CARFAX. Most notably that there is a recall open on it. Normally I wouldn't worry too much about that, but when I look at the description of the recall it says:
Recall # 2011258
REAR HATCH SEPARATION IN CRASH
Now that doesn't leave a lot to the imagination, but if the car was wrecked, why the heck is it a "recall"?
I googled the recall number but couldn't find any information. What do you guys think?
Thanks!!
03-13-2013, 08:58 PM
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Melting Slicks
That's not saying the car crashed. It's a GM recall because in the event of a crash, the hatch may separate. Its a faulty hinge, dealer can take care of it if it isn't done.
Ps here is the text
Report Date : October 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 11V491000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2011-2012
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Mfr's Report Date: OCT 03, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V491000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,755
Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS". THE REAR HATCH HINGES MAY NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Consequence:
THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy:
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH HINGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Notes:
GM'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11258. 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 .
Ps here is the text
Report Date : October 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 11V491000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2011-2012
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Mfr's Report Date: OCT 03, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V491000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,755
Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS". THE REAR HATCH HINGES MAY NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Consequence:
THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy:
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH HINGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Notes:
GM'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11258. 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 .
03-13-2013, 09:02 PM
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The above sounds reasonable. It also could be a misnaming of the delamination issue with the roof. Seems a bit of a stretch tho.
Why not call and ask the original dealer service manager where that is listed?
Why not call and ask the original dealer service manager where that is listed?
03-13-2013, 09:06 PM
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Drifting
I agree, it means "in the event of a crash" x,y and z may happen....
I'm curious to know why 3 owners, but two of them just a couple months apart... The second owner owned if for a few months??
I'm curious to know why 3 owners, but two of them just a couple months apart... The second owner owned if for a few months??
Last edited by vig1116; 03-13-2013 at 09:10 PM.
03-13-2013, 09:39 PM
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Melting Slicks
Could be a red flag, but maybe not. Dealers are sometimes listed as owners on a carfax. Sometimes multiple dealers if it is bought and sold at auction. The 2nd owner is most likely a dealer. Assuming this is a private sale, it is probably a 2 owner vehicle. If its a dealer, it may even be a one owner with 2 dealer owners since.
03-13-2013, 09:42 PM
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It is a recall that almost all 2011/12 GS models went through. The hatch hinges were replaced under warranty. Took all of 30 minutes for the dealer to replace the hinges on mine.
