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[Z06] The Dreaded Recall
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Racer
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From: Wake Forest NC
The Dreaded Recall
I returned from Carlisle this past weekend only to find waiting for me the GM recall for the inferior suspension nuts and washers. It was almost a worse experience than getting my draft notice with the opening "Greetings" . Anyway, my question to all is has anyone actually taken in their Z06/Z16 and had the recall performed? What was done and can the dealer be trusted to do this work without screwing something else up? Also, was an alignment necessary after the service was performed?
I'll be interested in others experience/opinions on this....
Frank
I'll be interested in others experience/opinions on this....
Frank
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Wake Forest NC
Originally Posted by dragon84
what type and year is this recall for??
Last edited by feveritt; Aug 31, 2004 at 10:00 PM. Reason: added year
Racer
Joined: May 2001
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From: Prescott AZ
I got the notice last week and the car is going in tomorrow. I don't really want the dealer to touch this but I figure you gotta do this because of the potential safety hazard. That's a good question about the alignment though. I'll ask to have it at least checked.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: NJ
Recall for Lwr Control arm Washer
I had my 04 Z in today for the recall. They replaced the nuts and washers. Time was about 2 hours. They told me an alignment was not needed. It's only needed if the control arm is replaced.
I told them that it better run straight as an arrow because I don't want and 140 mph mishaps at the track . They assured me it was fine.
I had it up to about 80 and it seemed to track fine.
Bob
I told them that it better run straight as an arrow because I don't want and 140 mph mishaps at the track . They assured me it was fine.
I had it up to about 80 and it seemed to track fine.
Bob
Instructor
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From: Hollywood FL
My recalled nuts were replaced today without a problem. The dealer was very nice and handled my car with care. It took the entire day as the parts were not in stock, eventhough I had an appointment. I wanted to get my car back so I can barricade it in my garage with Frances dropping by on Friday night. 
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Burning Brakes
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From: All Corvettes are Red
Originally Posted by feveritt
I returned from Carlisle this past weekend only to find waiting for me the GM recall for the inferior suspension nuts and washers. It was almost a worse experience than getting my draft notice with the opening "Greetings" . Anyway, my question to all is has anyone actually taken in their Z06/Z16 and had the recall performed? What was done and can the dealer be trusted to do this work without screwing something else up? Also, was an alignment necessary after the service was performed?
I'll be interested in others experience/opinions on this....
Frank
I'll be interested in others experience/opinions on this....
Frank
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 391
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From: Wake Forest NC
Originally Posted by Boomer 2
Trust me on this one, getting a recall notice for a few nuts on your car is not even in the same galaxy as getting a draft notice.
