Recall 09V491000: Potential Roof Separation

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Corvette 2005-2007

Chevrolet/Corvette Z06 2006-2007

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 18, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V491000

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 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.

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.