Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Technical Service Bulletin # 08312A
Date: 100701
Campaign - Convertible Roof Cover Separation
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Bulletin No.: 08312A
Date: July 01, 2010
Subject: 08312A - Convertible Roof Cover Separation - Install New Retainer Bracket
Models:
2008-2009 Chevrolet Corvette
With Manual or Power Roof Convertible
Supercede:
The expiration date for this program is being extended to May 31, 2011. Please discard all copies of bulletin 08312, issued April 2009.
**********THIS PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MAY 31, 2011.**********
Condition
Certain 2008 and 2009 model year Chevrolet Corvette manual or power roof convertible vehicles may have a condition in which the fabric roof cover
may begin to separate from its retainer bracket near the top edge of the windshield. When the vehicle reaches speeds of approximately 100 mph (160
km/h) or greater, the roof cover could begin to pull away from the retainer bracket and, depending on the speed of the vehicle and duration at that speed,
could tear to the rear glass. If this were to occur, the headliner would remain intact and the roof cover would not separate from the vehicle.
Correction
Dealers are to install a new design retainer bracket.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2008 and 2009 model year Chevrolet Corvette manual or power roof convertible vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the Investigate Vehicle History link. Not all vehicles within the
above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no
involved vehicles currently assigned.
- US and Canadian dealers - GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports
- Export dealers - sent directly to dealers
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this program is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this program are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved
vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should
be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
