GM to recall over 23,500 Corvettes over fuel leak issue, NHTSA says

An investigation by the Detroit legacy automaker identified four alleged fires potentially related to the defect.

As a remedy, dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, NHTSA said.

General Motors is recalling more than 23,500 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles in the U.S. over a fuel leak issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

Fuel could spill into the pocket around the gas cap while refueling these vehicles, which could then leak onto an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, and cause a fire, the auto safety body said.

An investigation by the Detroit legacy automaker identified four alleged fires potentially related to the defect.

Malfunctioning gas station pumps were contributing factors in at least two of these incidents