GM issues 2nd recall for Corvette roofs
12-28-2009, 03:28 PM
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GM issues 2nd recall for Corvette roofs
Last Updated: December 28. 2009 3:00PM
GM issues 2nd recall for Corvette roofs
David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau
Washington -- General Motors Co. said Monday it is recalling 22,000 Chevrolet Corvettes over concerns that the roof may fly off the vehicle -- after a 2006 recall didn't fix the problem.
The new recall applies to 2005-2007 model year Corvettes and Corvette Z06 models.
GM told the National Highway Traffic Safety administration that the adhesive between the roof panel and frame may separate. GM will install a redesigned roof panel as a result.
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"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," GM said.
This is the second attempt by GM to fix the problem.
In May 2006, GM told NHTSA that it was recalling 30,793 2005-2006 Corvettes over concerns that the vehicles, "primarily in hot and humid climates, have a condition in which the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate."
GM said the problem was due to inadequate bonding strength, following reports of at least 11 roof separations. GM's 2006 fix was to insert adhesive foam -- and, if necessary, replacement of the roof.
In March, an inquiry from Japan's Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport about a Corvette roof that was repaired after the 2006 recall prompted GM to look at its U.S. warranty claims data for Corvettes.
As a result, GM found 108 claims of roof separation after the foam was added in the attempt to fix the problem.
Now, GM will replace the roofs.
The automaker will begin notifying owners in January and will reimburse motorists who have already gotten their roofs repaired or replaced.
dshepardson@detnews.com (202) 662-8735
GM issues 2nd recall for Corvette roofs
David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau
Washington -- General Motors Co. said Monday it is recalling 22,000 Chevrolet Corvettes over concerns that the roof may fly off the vehicle -- after a 2006 recall didn't fix the problem.
The new recall applies to 2005-2007 model year Corvettes and Corvette Z06 models.
GM told the National Highway Traffic Safety administration that the adhesive between the roof panel and frame may separate. GM will install a redesigned roof panel as a result.
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"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," GM said.
This is the second attempt by GM to fix the problem.
In May 2006, GM told NHTSA that it was recalling 30,793 2005-2006 Corvettes over concerns that the vehicles, "primarily in hot and humid climates, have a condition in which the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate."
GM said the problem was due to inadequate bonding strength, following reports of at least 11 roof separations. GM's 2006 fix was to insert adhesive foam -- and, if necessary, replacement of the roof.
In March, an inquiry from Japan's Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport about a Corvette roof that was repaired after the 2006 recall prompted GM to look at its U.S. warranty claims data for Corvettes.
As a result, GM found 108 claims of roof separation after the foam was added in the attempt to fix the problem.
Now, GM will replace the roofs.
The automaker will begin notifying owners in January and will reimburse motorists who have already gotten their roofs repaired or replaced.
dshepardson@detnews.com (202) 662-8735
Last edited by John Shiels; 12-28-2009 at 03:34 PM.
TOOK THE JAPS TO GET THIS FIXED 
12-28-2009, 07:30 PM
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John Yaroz had one leave his car on the Pocono straight and Tim Hund had one go on the pit straight at VIR. On Tim's car it bowed in the middle just before it let loose. He said the noise inside the car became louder just before it came loose.
12-28-2009, 08:13 PM
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Safety Car
This must have been pretty common. I have personally witnessed the aftermath at VIR in at the drag strip both in 2007.
12-28-2009, 09:22 PM
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12-29-2009, 08:26 AM
#7
Safety Car
It would have been much better to do that early on before they won over so much market share. I know of retirees that have bought domestic for 50 yr+ and they chose now to switch to Japanese as they are seen as an established quantity.
12-29-2009, 10:46 AM
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Melting Slicks
John was in his C5 though... I was right behind him when it flew off. It's out there on my You Tube page. What a shock that was!!
12-29-2009, 01:20 PM
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12-29-2009, 02:54 PM
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Race Director
When the roof on our 06' separated at VIR, a "friend" at GM sent us a new roof. Next time the car was in the dealer for routine repair, they "foamed" the roof since there was no record of it being repaired. I imagine we have the only "foamed" 2nd gen roof.
12-30-2009, 09:42 AM
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Burning Brakes
My first roof in my 2006 was fine, but I had it foamed anyways. It seperated shortly after that and I got a new 2nd gen roof. So far it is holding up.
12-30-2009, 02:45 PM
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Former Vendor
My sister called yesterday because she saw the report on the news. I said that is not for our car since it is a convertible and she said she called because they showed one on the report, dumb **** "news" people
12-30-2009, 06:19 PM
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Melting Slicks
1 C6 convertible
1 C5 convertible and
1 C5 coupe
none of which have the roof problem.