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Jan 19, 2010 | 03:56 PM

#21

ekim81

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called my local chevy dealer, and they were unaware of a new recall. they just cited the previous recall and said the recall for my car (2005) has expired.

Jan 21, 2010 | 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ekim81

called my local chevy dealer, and they were unaware of a new recall. they just cited the previous recall and said the recall for my car (2005) has expired.

Here is the recall notice I found using Google. Perhaps this simply replacing the original recall notice with instructions to replace the top rather than reglue. Print this off and give it to the dealer.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2005-2007
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE Z06 2005-2006
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 18, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V491000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 22090
Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 CORVETTE Z06 EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF. THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE. 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 IN THE HEADLINER.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN ROOF PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes: GM SAFETY RECALL NO. 090230. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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Jan 28, 2010 | 10:43 AM

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rjbraud

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Originally Posted by Ammo

Mine was done a while back (2007) so with the latest rumors I contacted my dealer.

From my dealer Ken Fichtner:

Here’s what the GM system shows relative to this bulletin:

Date: 01/04/2010
Ref. number: Service / Field Action / G_0000046015
Subject: 06041D - Safety Recall - Body-Color Roof Adhesive Separation
________________________________________
GM SERVICE AND PARTS OPERATIONS
DCS2347
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY

Date: January 4, 2010

Subject: 06041D – Safety Recall
Body-color Roof Adhesive Separation
Revised Service Procedure

Models: 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette
With Body-Color Roof

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

Attention: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager,
Used Car Vehicle Manager, and Warranty Administrator

The service procedure in bulletin 06041D has been revised. Dealers are to no longer repair the vehicle using adhesive foam. The new procedure requires a roof replacement. All technicians are to review the revised service procedure immediately. Please discard all copies of bulletin 06041C, issued May 2007.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a body-color roof
and built within these VIN breakpoints:
YEAR DIVISION MODEL FROM THROUGH
2005 Chevrolet Corvette 55100005 55137340
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 65100001 65131106
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 75100001 75100030
Important: Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using GMVIS
(dealers using WINS) or the Investigate Vehicle History link (dealers using GWM).
Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

I checked your VIN:

Campaign 06041 has been completed on your car so there is no additional repair required.

I hope that this helps!

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I am confused with the comment "Campaign 06041 has been completed on your car so there is no additional repair required".

I was under the impression (perhaps mistakenly) that all previous repair attempts (including 06041) were found to be ineffective so a complete replacement would be required.

Bottom line: My vehicle falls within the VIN recall range, but has had 06041 performed ? Will I be subject to the current recall for a complete replacement ?

Many thanks for the clarification

Jan 28, 2010 | 12:54 PM

#24

Vette_06

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What he asked ^^^^

I am confused with the comment "Campaign 06041 has been completed on your car so there is no additional repair required".

I was under the impression (perhaps mistakenly) that all previous repair attempts (including 06041) were found to be ineffective so a complete replacement would be required.

Bottom line: My vehicle falls within the VIN recall range, but has had 06041 performed ? Will I be subject to the current recall for a complete replacement ?

Jan 29, 2010 | 07:33 PM

#25

BMORAGHAN

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Originally Posted by JGBeckwith

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 65100001 65131106 . . . Mine is 65131542 so is out of the range. Not sure if I am relieved or more concerned. It has popped and creaked since new and several remedy attempts have failed to fix the problem. Even the Bowling Green engineer was perplexed. Guess I just drive and pray to not join the FRC!!

I have an 06/c6 had the same problem...I installed the 5/32" E clips and it worked like a charm...no more creaking...hard to believe.
BTW my vin # falls within that vin list...but I have the smoked glass see thru top...I contacted GM & my dealer Here in LI, NY...both said I was not on the recall list...I guess it ONLY applies to Color hard tops?

Jan 30, 2010 | 02:09 AM

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AMGPilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rjbraud

Ammo was quoting a letter sent to him by Ken Fichtner. The statement "Campaign 06041 has been completed on your car so there is no additional repair required" pertains to Ammo's car

Jan 30, 2010 | 11:48 AM

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rjbraud

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vette-Pilot

Ammo was quoting a letter sent to him by Ken Fichtner. The statement "Campaign 06041 has been completed on your car so there is no additional repair required" pertains to Ammo's car

I fully realize that Ken's response was directed to Ammo. However, it seems to suggest that if campaign 06041 has been performed no additional repair is needed.

My VIN falls within the range for recalls. I had 06041 performed 2 years ago. My understanding is that the new recall (06041D) is still required even if 06041 had been performed.

I sent Ken a PM to understand the comment "Campaign 06041 has been completed on your car so there is no additional repair required" since I had not received a response from anyone else.

Thanks

Jan 30, 2010 | 02:23 PM

#28

CWerner

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Originally Posted by Ammo

Okay, so I take mine to Monday Chevrolet in Houston. They take my info and tell me they will get me a new roof in 4 working days. I come back and they tell me my car doesn't fall within the VIN list. I show them the above memo, they recheck my VIN and it's in the range.

They had not seen this memo, so they say. They now tell me that they have to get with GM to get authorization to do the replacement.

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Mar 16, 2010 | 12:55 AM

#29

BB 2005

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St. Jude Donor '11, '13

I just emailed my dealer

I have a 2005 that meets the vin # criteria, I'll let you know what they say.

Mar 16, 2010 | 12:52 PM

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Kevinmatt

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St. Jude Donor '11

I would expect we would all get a recall notice if we fall within the s/n recall? I own a 2006 and am a member of the FRC. I had the adhesive fix done to mine 2 or 3 years ago. I am hoping I get a replacement since my roof still pops and creaks more so on those hot summer days. I will be curious as to what some of you find out from the dealerships. My VIN falls withing the "recall" notice.

If my delaminated roof had hit anyone when it separated from the car, it would have certainly hurt them badly.

Mar 16, 2010 | 06:24 PM

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vetracer

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I just took my '06 to the dealer yesterday to ask about this. They had done the panel replacement/foam adhesive a year or so ago. After a lot of running around asking other service writers and looking up the bulletins, they told me that they pulled back a corner of the headliner and the inside of the top is white, meaning it is the one that does not need to be replaced. They provided me with a record of my service visit showing what my concerns were and that the roof did not need to be replaced, so I'm going with that. If the roof comes off suddenly and unexpectedly I did what was reasonable to prevent it from happening. when my original top delaminated I could see and hear it before it had a chance to totally separate. I never got anything in the mail from GM regarding the second recall, either.

Last edited by vetracer; Mar 16, 2010 at 06:27 PM.

Mar 16, 2010 | 06:33 PM

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01SS346

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I called today and apparently mine has been done in the past with the foam. I cited the bulletin number above and they said yeah no sorry don't see anything but if you would like to bring it by we would be happy to look at it. He went on about service fee's and I hung up.

Mar 16, 2010 | 07:39 PM

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BB 2005

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St. Jude Donor '11, '13

I contacted the 1-800 number for GM, and although my vin is within the range, my car does not show up on the GWM or WINS system so they tried to assure me the car was not in need of any fix.

I am not real comfortable with this, but nothing I can do at this point except contact the dealer directly and see if they have the same answer...... (if I knew how I would place a smiley face with arms in the air and a question mark)

Last edited by BB 2005; Mar 17, 2010 at 01:03 PM.

Jun 2, 2010 | 07:50 PM

#34

corvette351

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My recalled roof in my 06 C6 had a popping sound before and after it was replaced by my local dealer. The popping sound happened when going around turns and on straight roads.

They ordered a couple different parts for it but after those were replaced the popping is still there.

Anyone else experience something similiar?

Jun 3, 2010 | 07:07 AM

#35

Kurac

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I washed my car last Sunday and noticed that a few sections of the front of the roof starting to separate from the top of the windshield. I bought my car used in March with 5800 miles. It had a service history report and it showed the roof recall already done. It must not have been just using the different glue and not replacing the whole roof panel. Called my local dealer and the service rep said someone would need to call me back. That was yesterday. No call as of yet.
In the meantime I was at the gym last night and I talked to 2 technicians that work for the Chevy dealer. One wasn't aware of any recall. The other guy said that "Yeah, we have done 3 or 4 of them already. We need to order a new roof, then you will have your car back in about a week"
Going to call the dealer back today to get this setup.
Classic Chevrolet out of Mentor OH. My experience has been that they are pretty good.

Jun 3, 2010 | 10:00 AM

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steve m baker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by corvette351

I experienced the same with my 05 after completed roof replacement. The cracking sound was coming from the front area along the windshield when hitting a bump or turning in to an uneven area. This sound was almost constant. When I got home I removed the top to find the only thing which would possibly be causing the noise was the hard plastic inserts which the vertical pins on the front of the top mount into. The entire area along the front of the top is sealed against rubber and the latches were tight enough that I didn't believe them to be a problem.
The plastic inserts that I am talking about were slightly loose fitting in their mounting holes and when pushed around with my finger would make a snapping noise.
I removed the plastic inserts and applied a small amount of silcone RTV to te area under the lip of the inserts and reinstalled. I then took the car for a test drive and found the cracking/popping had stopped.
If anyone is having this problem with their roofs you may want to check into this inserts.

Jun 3, 2010 | 12:15 PM

#37

TXC6Z51

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My roof was popping and I bought some of the GM silicone grease and put it on the latches and pins. Fixed it.

Jun 3, 2010 | 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TXC6Z51

My roof was popping and I bought some of the GM silicone grease and put it on the latches and pins. Fixed it.

same here- theres a good sticky on roof noise showing exactly what to lubricate to prevent noise when the car flexes.

heres the link: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...long-post.html

Jun 4, 2010 | 12:08 PM

#39

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St. Jude Donor '10

My 05 vin falls within this range. Having bought it used, I wonder if someone can look at the vehicle history and tell me what has been fixed or replaced? Vin 55117039. It helps to have all the available information, before dealing with these people. Thanks.