General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V491000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V491000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 22,090 affected units, ROOF PANEL SEPARATION, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V491000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-12-23T00:00:00

Subject: Roof panel separation

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 22,090

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 090230

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V491000

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Created At: 1742808662

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