Full C6 Recall: Roof Delamination for Coupes!!
The recall is INDEED in full effect.
Make : CHEVROLET Model : CORVETTE Year : 2005
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V181000 Recall Date : MAY 24, 2006
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 30793
Recalls Summary
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2005-2006
Type: PASSENGER CAR
Recall Number: 06V181000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS,
THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.
Consequence:
IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE
VEHICLE AND IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE FOR POTENTIAL ROOF
PANEL-TO- FRAME SEPARATION AND ADD THE SPECIFIED ADHESIVE FOAM OR
REPLACE THE ROOF WITH ONE HAVING ADHESIVE FOAM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED
TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT
1-800-630-2438.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS 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.
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