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Perian · 05-26-2006, 06:21 PM

Link: wsj.com

GM Recalls 34,000 Corvettes To Fix Removable-Hardtop Flaw

DOW JONES NEWSWIRES - May 26, 2006 5:56 p.m.

DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. said Friday it is voluntarily recalling 34,000 Chevrolet Corvettes from the 2005 and 2006 model years to fix a problem with a removable hardtop.

In some cases, a significant composite-plastic piece on the top can peal off and separate from the top's magnesium frame, GM spokesman Alan Adler said. The company sells a variety of versions of the Corvette, including a coupe with a permanent top and a soft-top convertible. The recall only affects vehicles with a painted removable hard top, which represent a sizeable portion of total Corvette sales.

Mr. Adler said the company knows of 21 cases where the plastic piece separated from the frame. He said there have been no injuries or crashes related to the problem.

GM sold 32,489 Corvettes in 2005 and it is considered the "halo" product in the auto maker's high-volume Chevrolet brand, according to automotive trade publication Ward's Automotive Reports. The company recently redesigned the Corvette, marking the sixth time in the vehicle's storied history that it has been redone by the auto maker.

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Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,069	Re: VW recalls 362,000 cars, GM recalls some Corvettes Link: wsj.com GM Recalls 34,000 Corvettes To Fix Removable-Hardtop Flaw DOW JONES NEWSWIRES - May 26, 2006 5:56 p.m. DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. said Friday it is voluntarily recalling 34,000 Chevrolet Corvettes from the 2005 and 2006 model years to fix a problem with a removable hardtop. In some cases, a significant composite-plastic piece on the top can peal off and separate from the top's magnesium frame, GM spokesman Alan Adler said. The company sells a variety of versions of the Corvette, including a coupe with a permanent top and a soft-top convertible. The recall only affects vehicles with a painted removable hard top, which represent a sizeable portion of total Corvette sales. Mr. Adler said the company knows of 21 cases where the plastic piece separated from the frame. He said there have been no injuries or crashes related to the problem. GM sold 32,489 Corvettes in 2005 and it is considered the "halo" product in the auto maker's high-volume Chevrolet brand, according to automotive trade publication Ward's Automotive Reports. The company recently redesigned the Corvette, marking the sixth time in the vehicle's storied history that it has been redone by the auto maker.