2005 - 2007 Corvette: Campaign: Removable Roof Panel

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE		2005-2007
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE Z06		2005-2006
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 18, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V491000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 22090

Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 CORVETTE Z06 EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF. 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN ROOF PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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 .

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Date: 01/04/2010
Ref. number: G_0000046015
Subject: 06041D - Safety Recall - Body-Color Roof Adhesive Separation

GM SERVICE AND PARTS OPERATIONS
DCS2347
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY

Date: January 4, 2010

Subject: 06041D – Safety Recall
Body-color Roof Adhesive Separation
Revised Service Procedure

Models: 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette With Body-Color Roof

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

Attention: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Used Car Vehicle Manager, and Warranty Administrator

The service procedure in bulletin 06041D has been revised. Dealers are to no longer repair the vehicle using adhesive foam. The new procedure requires a roof replacement. All technicians are to review the revised service procedure immediately. Please discard all copies of bulletin 06041C, issued May 2007.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

Involved are certain 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a body-color roof and built within these VIN breakpoints:

YEAR DIVISION MODEL FROM THROUGH
2005 Chevrolet Corvette 55100005 55137340
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 65100001 65131106
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 75100001 75100030

Important: Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using GMVIS (dealers using WINS) or the Investigate Vehicle History link (dealers using GWM).

Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.