Recall 06V181000: Potential Painted Roof Separation

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Corvette 2005-2006

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V181000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: May 24, 2006

COMPONENT: Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 30793

SUMMARY:
On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

NOTES:
Customers 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.