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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Is it me or does the search function suck?

I haven't done the hatch separation recall yet. I hate to let someone putz with the panel alignment. I do trust the dealer I use but I'm still hesitant.

Has everyone been pleased after having this done?

It seems unnecessary.

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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wera32
Is it me or does the search function suck?

I haven't done the hatch separation recall yet. I hate to let someone putz with the panel alignment. I do trust the dealer I use but I'm still hesitant.

Has everyone been pleased after having this done?

It seems unneccassary.
Are you asking about the roof panel separation recall or the rear hatch hinge recall?
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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You may change your mind when your roof ends up in the windshield of the car behind you.

Opps, think he is talking about the hatch recall.

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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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There's a hatch recall??What year/years?
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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I'm talking about the rear hatch hinge recall. I don't know what years but I got a notice that my '11 is affected.
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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I'm talking about the rear hatch hinge recall. I don't know what years but I got a notice that my '11 is affected.
oh.ok,thanks.If you don't want those guys touching it,I think those kinds of hinges are relatively easy to replace....BUT A RECALL IS A RECALL so either way,get it done,it's not safe.
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by not08crmanymore
oh.ok,thanks.If you don't want those guys touching it,I think those kinds of hinges are relatively easy to replace....BUT A RECALL IS A RECALL so either way,get it done,it's not safe.
If you do it yourself, YOU will be paying for the parts out of pocket too!

A Recall is on the dealers dime. Just the time getting it done is all it will cost you.

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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Got mine done long ago with no problems. So far I haven't crashed, nor has anybody crashed into me, so I can't say whether the new part holds together any better. I think only a limited number of 2011s were affected. Mine is a May 2011 build.
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Had it done without any issue. Actually watched it being done too - they replaced one at a time without removing hatch. In and out within 30 -45 minutes.
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