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NHTSA ID Number: 10113700
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI0397B
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information on convertible top water management bag repair or replacement, to correct a customer concern of finding water in the trunk of the vehicle.
5 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CHEVROLET | CAMARO | 2011-2015 |
Parts
PANEL-F/TOP QTR OTR DRN | 23124571 |
Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black | P10556 |
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Subject: | Water Leak in Rear Compartment/Trunk – Convertible Top Water Management Bag Repair or Replacement |
Models: | 2011-2015 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible |
Water in the trunk of the vehicle.
After water testing and visual inspection, the you may find that the convertible top water management bag (1) is leaking due to a puncture or tear in the material. Aside from obvious holes/tears, the following locations should be closely inspected as potential leak areas:
Areas of Material Folds and Seams Sewn Together
Drain Valve Locations
Note: All model year 2011, and some 2012, Camaros were originally equipped with a 4 drain water management bag and not the 6 drain design currently in production and service. The water management bag repair below is recommended for 6 drain design ONLY; All 4 drain designs should be replaced with the new 6 drain design bag.
Inspection Procedure to Verify 6 Drain Design
For all 2011 and 2012 model year vehicles, prior to repairing the water management bag, first inspect to see if the vehicle may contain the 6 drain design.
Open the trunk and inspect either side of the inner compartment trim opening for evidence of a drain hose. The left (1) and right side (2) hoses are shown in the graphic above.
- If a drain tube is NOT evident, the bag is the first design 4 drain bag and should NOT be repaired. Replace the bag with the second design 6 drain bag noted in the part table below. Refer to Folding Top Quarter Outer Drain Panel Replacement.
- If the drain hose IS evident, continue ahead and complete the Water Management Bag Repair Procedure.
Water Management Bag Repair Procedure
Important: If damage to the bag is in the rear #5 bow area, “Convertible Roof Cloth Sags At Rear / Large Gap Between Number 5 Bow And Rear Panel” to confirm if a bent #5 bow may be the cause.
- Water test and locate the leak.
- Start opening the folding top and stop its travel at approximately mid-position.
Caution: The folding top will be disabled when the trunk lid is open (and vice versa). Do not attempt to operate the folding top until the trunk lid is securely closed.
- Manually open the trunk using the cylinder located in the left quarter trim panel and the ignition key.
- Access the topside of the water management bag through the opening between the tulip panel and the 5 bow of the folding top. Access the underside through the trunk.
- Clean the affected area of the bag with Kent Automotive Acrysol, P/N 20005 or equivalent, then complete repairs choosing the appropriate repair below:
Thin/Worn Areas
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Small Holes/Punctures
For smaller repair areas, apply *Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent, directly to the bag material:
- Apply Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent (1), to the topside of the bag material.
- Using a popsicle stick or squeegee, spread the sealer to extend 12.5–19 mm (½-¾ in) around the hole/puncture, maintaining an approximate sealer thickness of 1.5 mm (1/16 in).
- Follow the manufacturer’s recommended cure time, but do not function the folding top until the repaired area is no longer tacky.
- Once the seam sealer is dry, close the trunk lid and power the folding top to the closed position.
Larger Holes/Tears
For larger repair areas, reinforce the area before applying Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent:
Note: For wider tears/holes, it is recommended to apply the mesh tape and the seam sealer to BOTH sides of the bag material.
- In order to align the edges and support the hole/tear, apply masking tape to the underside of the bag material.
- Apply a fiberglass mesh reinforcement tape to the topside of the hole. Ensure that the tape extends 25 mm (1.0 in) all around the hole.
- Apply the Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent, to the mesh tape.
- Use a popsicle stick or squeegee to spread the sealer to cover the tape while maintaining a sealer thickness of approximately 1.5 mm (1/16 in).
- Follow the manufacturer’s recommended cure time, but do not function the folding top until the repaired area is no longer tacky.
- Once the seam sealer is dry, close the trunk lid and power the folding top to the closed position.
Parts Information
Contact Kent Automotive at 1–888–YES-KENT or online at www.kent-automotive.com.
Part Number | Description |
23124571 | PANEL-F/TOP QTR OTR DRN |
P10556 | Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black |
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Bulletin No.: PI0397B
Date: Jun-2015
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10113700
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10113700-9999.pdf
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