DETROIT — General Motors will recall 22,090 of its 2005-'07 Corvettes and Corvette Z06 models to fix a problem with the adhesive that holds the roof panel to the frame. The automaker said there is a danger that the adhesive could fail, causing the roof to fly off.
The recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reads, "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." In the case of "complete separation," NHTSA's notice says, "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."
In 2006, General Motors recalled nearly 31,000 Corvettes from the 2005 and 2006 model years to fix the same issue after 11 reports of roof separation were received. At that time, GM added adhesive foam and replaced the roof in cases where it appeared necessary.
The new recall is prompted by more than 100 claims that the foam has not solved the problem. GM now says it has redesigned the roof panel and will install the new version into recalled vehicles. Owners will be notified starting in January but can contact NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 for more information.
Inside Line says: Those who own Corvettes from 2005-'07 should stand by for word on the recall. — Laura Sky Brown, Correspondent
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