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Vette Recall OT
General Motors Recalls 30,000 Corvettes
Saturday, May 27, 2006
DETROIT — General Motors Corp.(GM) is recalling more than 30,000 Chevrolet Corvettes because of a defect that allows detachable roofs to fly off.
The recall issued this past week affects certain 2005-2006 models with painted roofs. The adhesive between the roof panel and magnesium frame may separate, GM spokesman Alan Adler told The Detroit News.
If there is a complete separation, the hard roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle.
"You do not want to hit a 10-pound object at 70 miles per hour," Adler said.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 21 complaints from owners of the sports car, but Adler said the problem has not caused any injuries or deaths.
Owners affected by the recall can get a free inspection and repair, if needed, at their local dealership.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
DETROIT — General Motors Corp.(GM) is recalling more than 30,000 Chevrolet Corvettes because of a defect that allows detachable roofs to fly off.
The recall issued this past week affects certain 2005-2006 models with painted roofs. The adhesive between the roof panel and magnesium frame may separate, GM spokesman Alan Adler told The Detroit News.
If there is a complete separation, the hard roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle.
"You do not want to hit a 10-pound object at 70 miles per hour," Adler said.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 21 complaints from owners of the sports car, but Adler said the problem has not caused any injuries or deaths.
Owners affected by the recall can get a free inspection and repair, if needed, at their local dealership.
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Wow, you guys are freaking out a bit...
I'd heard of a few Z06's roofs flying off and heard earlier today of the recall. Stuff happens, no big auto manufacturer is immune from having to make recalls every so often...
I'd heard of a few Z06's roofs flying off and heard earlier today of the recall. Stuff happens, no big auto manufacturer is immune from having to make recalls every so often...
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Originally Posted by JustinGJ
1. If it's sunny out, take top off of Corvette.
2. If it's raining out, drive daily beater.
Problem solved.
2. If it's raining out, drive daily beater.
Problem solved.
Melting Slicks
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Its cool for roofs to fly off at 70mph...worked in Fast and Furious. Makes jumping from car to car easier on the go
I'm sure the recipients of flying roof accidents have been compensated nicely by GM...ironically I bet they were given a free vette with the same malfunction.
I'm sure the recipients of flying roof accidents have been compensated nicely by GM...ironically I bet they were given a free vette with the same malfunction.
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From: YANKEES UNIVERSE 70 454-LS5 500 ft-lbs Torque
Originally Posted by SmokinBBC
Who's freaking out....just posting some info.
If I paid big bucks for a car and the roof flew off I would really be Pizzed!
If I paid big bucks for a car and the roof flew off I would really be Pizzed!
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From: SAN DIEGO(SANTEE) CA.
Originally Posted by 72Tornado
Wow, you guys are freaking out a bit...
I'd heard of a few Z06's roofs flying off and heard earlier today of the recall. Stuff happens, no big auto manufacturer is immune from having to make recalls every so often...
I'd heard of a few Z06's roofs flying off and heard earlier today of the recall. Stuff happens, no big auto manufacturer is immune from having to make recalls every so often...
Probably Osama's new terrorist ploy
Isn't that why we all have C-3's,cause they don't have any problems like that 
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Originally Posted by Corz
or have GM try to fix something instead of sweeping it under the carpet (ala column lock on the C5)