General Motors issued at recall December 18, 2009 on certain models of Corvettes equipped with a removable roof due to adhesive failure between roof panel and the frame. If the roof flies off while being driven down the road, it could strike a vehicle following and cause personal injury or property damage. This recall may involve more than 22,000 vehicles.
Models Recalled: Chevrolet Corvette 2005-2007 and Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2005-2006
Symptoms of Defective Roof: The driver may notice a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement when a door is closed, or water leakage.
Remedy: Dealers will be equipped to install a newly designed roof panel, free of charge, in January 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall Number: 090230
Additional Contact Information: You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hotline, 1-888-327-4236 (TYY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
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General Motors issued a recall December 18, 2009 on 2010 models of Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the federal safety requirements that deal with the windshield defrosting and defogging systems and the controls and displays systems. The software is defective and may lead to the heating, A/C, defrost, radio controls, and panel illumination to become inoperative. Driving without a functioning defrost system can reduce visibility and lead to a car accident. This recall involves more than 59,000 vehicles.