NHTSA recall 06V181000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 06V181000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 06041 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2006-05-24 |
| Owners notified | 2006-10-19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Units potentially affected | 30793 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.
What can happen
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.
The 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS 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.
| 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE | Built 2004-03-01 to 2005-08-31. |
|---|---|
| 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE | Built 2005-03-01 to 2006-05-31. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| PIC5335A | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Composite Transverse Spring Damage. |
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| PIC5214D | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Excessive Brake Dust On Wheels. |
| PIC5214C | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Excessive Brake Dust On Wheels. |
| PIP5358B | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIC6378B | 2022-04-18. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top. |
| PIP5358A | 2021-06-14. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PI0281D | 2021-04-26. Service bulletin. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy. |
| PI0281D | 2021-04-26. Service bulletin. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy. |
| PIC6378 | 2020-01-21. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top. |
| 05-05-23-007B | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. This information bulletin explains that some surface cracking is OK and doesn?t require replacing. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.