Recalls for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Posted on: 2009-12-23
Description
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
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.

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 .