[ZR1] Safety Recall Notice 2011 ZR1 #638
10-18-2011, 03:06 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Safety Recall Notice 2011 ZR1 #638
It seems the rear hatch hinges may allow the rear hatch to separate from the vehicle in a crash.They will have to replace both rear hinges,the service will take about an hour to complete.[Ya never had a recall of any kind take less than two hours.There are two dealers in my area and I intend on interviewing both the service manager and the the assigned technician and will stay and watch the entire process. This may sound extreme but I want them to know I expect the car to be returned exactly as I gave it to them PERFECT.
Emmett
Emmett
10-18-2011, 04:12 PM
#3
Race Director
...the voluntary recall is being done due to the unacceptable (per NHTSA ?) decapitation risk in the event of a rear-end collision at a high enough speed...
If my car was in the affected production range I would have it done, and quickly at that...
If my car was in the affected production range I would have it done, and quickly at that...
10-18-2011, 04:34 PM
#4
Edit: I searched and found the whole recall.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ation+in+Crash
Last edited by Trapper Sean; 10-18-2011 at 04:39 PM.
10-18-2011, 04:41 PM
#5
Race Director
I believe it's the Corvette occupants...front hinge attachment points fail, putting undue stress on the rear hinge attachment points...?
rear hatch assembly separates/deforms/shatters more easily in the crash ? flying debris more dangerous for the Corvette occupants...
I'm not an engineer, but GM did not agree to this voluntary recall for altruistic reasons...it's all about liability & money.
rear hatch assembly separates/deforms/shatters more easily in the crash ? flying debris more dangerous for the Corvette occupants...
I'm not an engineer, but GM did not agree to this voluntary recall for altruistic reasons...it's all about liability & money.
Last edited by Gary '09 C6; 10-18-2011 at 05:02 PM. Reason: clarification
10-18-2011, 06:44 PM
#6
_"SCOTT"_
I believe it's the Corvette occupants...front hinge attachment points fail, putting undue stress on the rear hinge attachment points...?
rear hatch assembly separates/deforms/shatters more easily in the crash ? flying debris more dangerous for the Corvette occupants...
I'm not an engineer, but GM did not agree to this voluntary recall for altruistic reasons...it's all about liability & money.
rear hatch assembly separates/deforms/shatters more easily in the crash ? flying debris more dangerous for the Corvette occupants...
I'm not an engineer, but GM did not agree to this voluntary recall for altruistic reasons...it's all about liability & money.
I would have to say that this statement hits the center of the bullseye!
10-18-2011, 06:59 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
A friend of mine has 2011 ZR1 #666, not too far from yours 
She also says that hers was the last ZR1 produced in JSB. But I don't know how accurate that is.
She also says that hers was the last ZR1 produced in JSB. But I don't know how accurate that is.
10-18-2011, 07:13 PM
#8
10-18-2011, 07:23 PM
#9
It seems the rear hatch hinges may allow the rear hatch to separate from the vehicle in a crash.They will have to replace both rear hinges,the service will take about an hour to complete.[Ya never had a recall of any kind take less than two hours.There are two dealers in my area and I intend on interviewing both the service manager and the the assigned technician and will stay and watch the entire process. This may sound extreme but I want them to know I expect the car to be returned exactly as I gave it to them PERFECT. Emmett
Emmett
10-18-2011, 09:43 PM
#10
Le Mans Master
What is strange that only "certain 2011 and 2012 coupes" are affected.
Did they had a bad batch of hinges from their supplier?
"Coupes" mean steel and aluminum?
OP - did you actually received the recall letter or just assume that yours is affected?
Did they had a bad batch of hinges from their supplier?
"Coupes" mean steel and aluminum?
OP - did you actually received the recall letter or just assume that yours is affected?
10-19-2011, 10:02 AM
#11
What is #638?
10-19-2011, 10:20 AM
#12
Racer
Thread Starter
Mark you are correct it is ZR1 number 685.Yes I did receive a recall notice from the General.
Tried to edit the post,but can't change the title to 685.
Tried to edit the post,but can't change the title to 685.
10-19-2011, 10:44 AM
#13
Le Mans Master
Good luck to those that need to have the work performed. Don't forget to do a complete walk-around inspection of the car with the service rep before and after the recall work is done.
