NHTSA Recall 09V491000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V491000; Date: Dec. 23, 2009
If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette; 2006 Chevrolet Corvette; 2007 Chevrolet Corvette; 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06; 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 22,090
Recall Summary:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www. Gmownercenter. Com.
Recall Notes:
Gm safety recall no. 090230. 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 2010
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