vetdude

Not all that funny when Corvette is considered GM's "flagship" and must be recalled for something like roof delamination.

Note to GM engineering department: Plastic and aluminum have different expansion rates when exposed to extreme temperatures.

lander

It's officially been discussed already...http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...rthcoming.html

vetdude

Officially "discussed" yes; but not officially announced until today, 12/28, by NHTSA.

Wass

The recall states in part, "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."

How about including "death" in the possible consequences. What chance would a motorcyclist have after being struck!

lander

Read the thread and the links...recall was announced on 12/18, n0ob. that.

What next...you going to post everytime it's "announced" in a magazine or blog? Pfft.

vetdude

Proof there's always got to be one wizeazz in every crowd. Here 'ya go "noob":

Report Date : December 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 09V491000

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 18, 2009



Get off the caffeine.

66yellowstingray

thanks for posting this

lander

LOL! I won't say what needs to be said because I'll visit camp for it.

Point is, this is old news, so try to keep up with your short bus antics.

vetdude

A member of the self-appointed "Forum Police" has spoken. For everyone else who can see past their nose, keep an eye out for the recall notice and make sure you get it taken care of because if you don't and your roof flies off and hurts someone or some thing, GM is no longer liable.

hawkgfr

It would be nice if we could pick the roof we want...I'm hoping at least we get the new hardware too...for those of us with c clips for the pop fix..


thanks for posting.

CMY SIX

there was and they injected adhesive foam into the roof panel as a fix, apparently they are ordering a replacement. I'm more surprized that you did'nt know what the fix was considering thats been around for more than three years

CMY SIX

all you had to do was go to the dealer and they will put the "new" latches in, had mine done last year 08

not08crmanymore

I did know all about the injection.I had a glass top on my 05 so it didn't pertain to me.My 08 has the new roof on it that they replaced the older ones with last year or whenever.Even had new latches put on over the summer.I'm surprised to be hearing of this roof recall now.I thought it was taken care of a year ago. Roofs were separating a mile a minute back then.

AORoads

I thought I recall reading that some Z06s, even tho not a removable roof, did have delamination issues, too.

Dave@Ciocca

My guess is that the ones that were fixed and not replaced were not fixed as well as they hoped.

Link

I don't have too much info yet, but if you have a 2005, 2006 or 2007 with a painted top, you're going to want to call your local dealer and have them run your VIN.

Dave

Raazor

Yeah a couple others have posted this.

Good info though. Thanks!

c54u

As stated in the article.

"The automaker will begin notifying owners in January and will reimburse motorists who have already gotten their roofs repaired or replaced."

Wonder if you bought a glass roof to replace the solid one, don't have a receipt because bought privately, wonder if gm will reimburse you? if they do, by how much? wonder if you still need the defective roof to give back. so many questions, i guess the answers will eventually surface.

Peterka

I'm mostly wondering if this includes glass tops...

Leo the Lion

This is good news for me. In the summer of 07 a local dealer supposedly reglued my Z roof, however I can prove the head liner was never removed.
Since I live in the northeast and the car has never seen enough heat/sun to make it seperate I figured I'd be stuck with the bill if it ever did.

lander

Been discussed for a while.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...rthcoming.html