Corvette V8-7.0L VIN E (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # 06523C
Date: 060502
Campaign - Flywheel/Clutch Cover Interference
Subject: Customer Satisfaction - Engine Flywheel/Clutch Interference
# 06523C - (05/02/2006)
Models:
2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L V8 (RPO LS2 - VIN U) OR 7.0L V8 (RPO LS7 - VIN E) ENGINE AND 6-SPEED (RPO MM6 or MZ6) MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD NEW INSPECTION STEPS TO THE "SERVICE PROCEDURE". EFFECTIVE UPON RECEIPT
OF THIS BULLETIN, THE NEW INSPECTION PROCESS MUST BE USED. THE ORIGINAL INSPECTION PROCESS LABOR OPERATION
(V1465) WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. PLEASE DISCARD ALL COPIES OF 06523b.
**************THIS RECALL IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 31, 2007***********
Condition
Certain 2006 Chevrolet Corvette model vehicles equipped with 6.0L V8 (RPO LS2 - VIN U) or 7.0L V8 (RPO LS7 - VIN E) engine and manual
transmission may have a condition in which the flywheel may have been incorrectly machined, resulting in insufficient clearance for clutch cover self
adjustment, reducing clutch life.
This program will expire on March 31, 2007.
Correction
Dealers are to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine flywheel
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2006 Chevrolet Corvette model vehicles equipped with 6.0L V8 (RPO LS2 - VIN U) or 7.0L V8 (RPO LS7 - VIN E) engine and
manual transmission and built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
Important:
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). 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 GM - GM DealerWorld Recall Information
-- Canadian GM - GMinfoNet 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 Parts Operations (GMSPO). 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.
