Open official notice

Passenger cars (Chevrolet Corvette Z06) - Repair

Official notice

18 Sept 2025

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Chevrolet Corvette Z06) - Repair. Defect in the fuel system (fuel filler opening). ■ Defective component: Fuel system (fuel filler opening). ■ Nature and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: If a large quantity of gasoline overflows from the fuel tank's filler opening during refueling, gasoline vapor may be drawn into the radiator by the engine cooling fan. If the radiator is hot, the gasoline vapor may adhere to its surface and, in the worst case, cause a fire. Published 2025-09-18.

What to do now

Recall notification number: 外-4079. ■ Corrective measures: As an interim measure, send a letter with refueling precautions for all vehicles. Implement a permanent remedy once the corrective measure has been determined.

Recall number

外-4079

Official notice

2025-09-18

The hazard

Defect in the fuel system (fuel filler opening). ■ Defective component: Fuel system (fuel filler opening). ■ Nature and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: If a large quantity of gasoline overflows from the fuel tank's filler opening during refueling, gasoline vapor may be drawn into the radiator by the engine cooling fan. If the radiator is hot, the gasoline vapor may adhere to its surface and, in the worst case, cause a fire.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Check the official notice for the affected products and next steps.

Recall Numbers

外-4079

Checked manually this time?

Add your VIN to the app Watchlist to receive alerts for matching official notices.

Turn on automatic VIN checks

Affected products

Product 1

シボレー「コルベット Z06」

Hazard

Defect in the fuel system (fuel filler opening). ■ Defective component: Fuel system (fuel filler opening). ■ Nature and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: If a large quantity of gasoline overflows from the fuel tank's filler opening during refueling, gasoline vapor may be drawn into the radiator by the engine cooling fan. If the radiator is hot, the gasoline vapor may adhere to its surface and, in the worst case, cause a fire.

Where it was sold

Retailer information is not currently available in RecallScope. Check the official notice for distribution details.

Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

ゼネラルモーターズ・ジャパン株式会社

Phone

0120-711-276

Brand: Chevrolet. Contact: ゼネラルモーターズ・ジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-711-276.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-4079

Event id

CAA-00000034340

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

View full official notice
Something wrong on this page?

Weekly recall digest

Get next week's recalls before you need them.

One email every Monday — official-source recalls for your country, and nothing else. Unsubscribe from any email.

The digest arrives once a week. For matching recall alerts after notices are processed, get the app.

This recall was published 18 Sept 2025. The next one won't wait for you to search.

RecallScope checks listed publishers for the brands and VINs you follow, and can alert you when a matching notice is processed.

apple-buttongoogle-button