2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette recall: roof and pillars
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 24, 2006. It covers about 30,793 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30,793
- reported
- May 24, 2006
- owners notified
- Oct 19, 2006
- related complaints
- 112
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- On certain 2005-2006 chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.
- Risk
- If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle and cause injury and property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect vehicles free of charge for potential roof panel-to- frame separation and add the specified adhesive foam or replace the roof with one having adhesive foam. The recall began on october 19, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 06V181000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Corvette 2005-2006 20052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 112 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 06V181000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette roof and pillars?
Yes. Recall 06V181000, reported on May 24, 2006, covers about 30,793 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V181000?
Dealers will inspect vehicles free of charge for potential roof panel-to- frame separation and add the specified adhesive foam or replace the roof with one having adhesive foam. The recall began on october 19, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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