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.

Structure — Body — Roof And Pillars

Date Announced
DEC 23, 2009
Vehicles Affected
22,090
Chevrolet Recall #
090230
NHTSA Campaign #
09V491000
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.
Actions
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 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
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