GM recalls 2005, 2006 Corvettes after roofs fly off - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

WB9MCW · 05-28-2006

General Motors Corp. will recall more than 30,000 Corvettes after customers complained that the roof flew off while driving the $45,000 sports car.

The automaker received 21 reports of roofs detaching from 2005 and 2006 model-year Chevrolet Corvettes coupes, spokesman Alan Adler said today. The problem didn't cause any accidents or injuries, he said.

GM, the world's largest automaker, asked owners of 2005 models to bring their cars into dealerships last year to fix the problem. The company issued a formal recall today after learning roofs also flew off 2006 models, Adler said.

``It's a good thing that GM is doing this recall finally, because no roof is worse than a weak roof,'' said Joan Claybrook, president of the Washington-based consumer group Public Citizen. ``The roof endangers other highway users as it flies off.''

The recall applies only to 2005 and 2006 vehicles with roofs that are designed to be detachable by releasing latches. The unintentional separation occurs when adhesive that holds the base of the roof to the car frame weakens and fails, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today on its Web site.

Owners with problem roofs may notice water leaks or a snapping noise when going over a bump, Adler said. GM received 395 reports of partial separating of the roof, in addition to the 21 cases of it flying off.

The Corvette roof weighs less than 10 pounds and is made of plastic that is molded into a magnesium frame, he said. The base price of a 2006 Corvette is about $45,000, according to Detroit- based GM's Web site.

Aurora40 · 05-28-2006

Why would they bother to include a quote from Joan Claybrook??

WB9MCW · 05-28-2006

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

Why would they bother to include a quote from Joan Claybrook??

Because is was an Blomburg ap news post!!!!

Corvette95 · 09-10-2006

I buddy of mine has a 06 Z06 (not supposed to be affected by the recall - roof not removable) well his seperated and almost flew off, so look for more recalls soon,.

WB9MCW · 09-10-2006

The saga continues....

09-10-2006

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

I buddy of mine has a 06 Z06 (not supposed to be affected by the recall - roof not removable) well his seperated and almost flew off, so look for more recalls soon,.

Roof panel fixture is the same for Coupe/Z06. Z06 has the magnesium housing affixed permamently, while the coupe is removable. The Z06/Coupe roof outer panel (the one that sperates) is exactly the same. So if it effects the base coupe, it will also effect the Z06.

WB9MCW · 09-11-2006

so a fixed roof coupe is really a removable one that has now been permentally attached? how is this very safe and rigid? some special process of affixing for corvettes? does it hold up on a rollover? how about compared to c4 and 5 is the new design on the c6?

09-11-2006

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Originally Posted by WB9MCW

so a fixed roof coupe is really a removable one that has now been permentally attached? how is this very safe and rigid? some special process of affixing for corvettes? does it hold up on a rollover? how about compared to c4 and 5 is the new design on the c6?

Z06 with the roof panel removed. See the additional brackets that take place of the lock spots for the coupe on the B pillar?

Shot showing a bare frame for display. They tow this around to all the ALMS events and push it out at some of the BG events. You can see the magnesium roof panel in place.

WB9MCW · 09-11-2006

Most interesting Jeff..thnx for the detailed response!

Jim Jones · 10-05-2006

Put screws in the roof so they can have a nifty ratchet like I have for mine!

Jim

05-28-2006	#1
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	GM recalls 2005, 2006 Corvettes after roofs fly off General Motors Corp. will recall more than 30,000 Corvettes after customers complained that the roof flew off while driving the $45,000 sports car. The automaker received 21 reports of roofs detaching from 2005 and 2006 model-year Chevrolet Corvettes coupes, spokesman Alan Adler said today. The problem didn't cause any accidents or injuries, he said. GM, the world's largest automaker, asked owners of 2005 models to bring their cars into dealerships last year to fix the problem. The company issued a formal recall today after learning roofs also flew off 2006 models, Adler said. ``It's a good thing that GM is doing this recall finally, because no roof is worse than a weak roof,'' said Joan Claybrook, president of the Washington-based consumer group Public Citizen. ``The roof endangers other highway users as it flies off.'' The recall applies only to 2005 and 2006 vehicles with roofs that are designed to be detachable by releasing latches. The unintentional separation occurs when adhesive that holds the base of the roof to the car frame weakens and fails, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today on its Web site. Owners with problem roofs may notice water leaks or a snapping noise when going over a bump, Adler said. GM received 395 reports of partial separating of the roof, in addition to the 21 cases of it flying off. The Corvette roof weighs less than 10 pounds and is made of plastic that is molded into a magnesium frame, he said. The base price of a 2006 Corvette is about $45,000, according to Detroit- based GM's Web site. __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

05-28-2006	#2
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Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: GM recalls 2005, 2006 Corvettes after roofs fly off I buddy of mine has a 06 Z06 (not supposed to be affected by the recall - roof not removable) well his seperated and almost flew off, so look for more recalls soon,. __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

09-10-2006	#5
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: GM recalls 2005, 2006 Corvettes after roofs fly off The saga continues.... __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

09-11-2006	#7
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: GM recalls 2005, 2006 Corvettes after roofs fly off so a fixed roof coupe is really a removable one that has now been permentally attached? how is this very safe and rigid? some special process of affixing for corvettes? does it hold up on a rollover? how about compared to c4 and 5 is the new design on the c6? __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

10-05-2006	#10
Jim Jones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm in a constant state of euphoria in the Z! Posts: 237	Re: GM recalls 2005, 2006 Corvettes after roofs fly off Put screws in the roof so they can have a nifty ratchet like I have for mine! Jim __________________ Life's too short to be unhappy! [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/koolaid117/Montage.gif[/IMG]