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Sevn86 · 12-31-2009, 01:28 AM

On tonight’s news they said that GM is recalling all two piece hardtop corvettes due to a problem with the adhesive that holds the roof with the cars body frame...just felt like sharing the news cuz some members here might be owners of a corvette with the two piece hardtop.

Heres a link check it out

http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/...t_corvette.htm

*The_Blur* · 12-31-2009, 01:30 AM

This is good information for those who may need it. I also see that a reflash may be necessary for the same vehicles.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-31-2009, 01:49 AM

Isn't this known for a while

camaro5 · 12-31-2009, 01:52 AM

Ancient issue. It's just that NHTSA is forcing a recall now, to insure all units are repaired before more roofs fly off in traffic.

Sevn86 · 12-31-2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Isn't this known for a while

I dont know, they showed it today on the news...

Sevn86 · 12-31-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

Ancient issue. It's just that NHTSA is forcing a recall now, to insure all units are repaired before more roofs fly off in traffic.

o...k...maybe thats what it is...

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-31-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sevn86

o...k...maybe thats what it is...

Well, not technically. The issue has been known for quite some time, but this looks to be the official recall. So, no biggie

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-31-2009, 03:04 AM

this is another recall.

GM recalled some 30,000 vettes back in 06 for this. they replaced the adhesive with an adhesive foam. which doesnt seem to be holding up very well.

TripleB · 12-31-2009, 04:46 AM

I'll have to let my dad know...he took his in last time. Thanks for the heads up!

ptcs · 12-31-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

this is another recall.

GM recalled some 30,000 vettes back in 06 for this. they replaced the adhesive with an adhesive foam. which doesnt seem to be holding up very well.

You are very correct my friend!!! Now they better get going on fixing the car "nannies" such as the active handing/traction control...As you most likely know there are some real issues with the AH taking control for no reason and pulling the car right or just locking up the right front tire which pulls you dead right with no warning...Hot issue right now over on the vette forum...Don't get me wrong...I love GM and always will support them but this issue is getting old with no action by GM...Nation Safety organizations are slowly getting involved but slowly is the key word...
Still love GM though!!!!

bpmurr · 12-31-2009, 01:57 PM

My buddy just picked up a used 06 Z06 with 62 miles. Two days before he went to pick it up the owner took it out for a two mile spin and the roof came off at 20MPH. Not a big deal though since the local Chevy dealer send someone out to the guys house and ordered a new carbon fiber roof for it.

brandotron · 12-31-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bpmurr

My buddy just picked up a used 06 Z06 with 62 miles. Two days before he went to pick it up the owner took it out for a two mile spin and the roof came off at 20MPH. Not a big deal though since the local Chevy dealer send someone out to the guys house and ordered a new carbon fiber roof for it.

NOICE!

2010 SSRS · 12-31-2009, 02:41 PM

I'll have to let my cousin and Uncle know.

2ndgenz28 · 12-31-2009, 03:34 PM

What are the home brew guys doing??? rivits, welds, Fm104 stickers?

Glueing the roof on doesn't sound smart in any case, let alone a car that can get up a gitty.

Least my 3rd gen roof is held on tight with 4 factory braze welds

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