NHTSA recall 06V-181 (06V181000)

structure recall reported May 24, 2006 - about 30,793 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V181000
Also written as: 06V-181
Manufacturer number: 06041
Reported: May 24, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~30,793
Component: structure

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.

Why it is dangerous

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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-181 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Corvette - 2005, 2006

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.