NHTSA Campaign 06V181000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported May 24, 2006 · 30,793 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CORVETTE | 2005 | 30,793 |
| CHEVROLET | CORVETTE | 2006 | 30,793 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V181000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.