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Recall 09V-491

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2005 to 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and 1 other model: Structure (body, roof and pillars).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-491
Reported
December 23, 2009
Vehicles affected
22,090 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. 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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or at [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

GM safety recall no. 090230.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles