Campaign - Flywheel/Clutch Cover Interference: Overview
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.
Important:
Due to the small number of vehicles involved and due to limited initial parts availability, dealers are encouraged not to order program parts for use as shelf stock. Parts should only be ordered when inspection determines that it is necessary to replace the flywheel.
Claim Information
Submit a Product Claim with the information shown.
Customer Notification - For US and Canada
General Motors will notify customers of this program on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter shown in this bulletin).
Customer Notification - For Export
Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers should notify customers using the sample letter.
Dealer Proram Responsibility - All
All unsold new vehicles in dealers' possession and subject to this program must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this program bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this program at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is shown in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Program follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this program enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the program correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
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