NHTSA ID Number: 10138128
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI0520B
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of “Top Not Secure” message displayed in the DIC, even when driving and the folding top is closed/secure.
5 Affected Products
Vehicle
CHEVROLET | CAMARO | 2011-2015 |
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| Subject: | Top Not Secure Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) |
| Models: | 2011-2015 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible |
“Top Not Secure” message may be displayed in the DIC, even when they are driving and the top is closed/secure.
The cause of this condition may be that the driver’s side latch may not be making good contact with the micro switch in the latch striker.
Inspection Procedure
Before any repairs are made, verify proper operation of the top latch micro switch by completing the following steps:
- With the top partially open and the ignition key in the on position, you will see a “Top Not Secure” message displayed in the DIC.
- Using your little finger (as shown in the graphic above), reach in the driver’s side latch striker and toggle the micro switch while observing the DIC. The “Top Not Secure” message should also toggle off and on.
Note: For clarification purposes, the graphic below shows the striker removed for an underside view of the toggle switch (1).
- If the message toggles back and forth, the latch and switch are operating properly, so it will be necessary to complete the adjustment procedure below.
Adjustment Procedure
Important: The Folding Top Number 1 Bow Garnish Molding Replacement procedure, referenced below, contains a Caution advising to NOT make any adjustments to the # 1–bow assembly linkage rods or latches. This Procedure for linkage rod adjustment should only be performed on vehicles displaying the condition noted above. Other than this condition, no linkage adjustments should be attempted for any other reason.
When the above condition is found, do not replace the folding top front latch or striker. Adjust the driver’s side folding top front latch link rod following the steps below:
Note: This link rod adjustment is only to be performed on the driver’s side.
- Remove the folding top #1 bow garnish molding.
- To aid in determining the one revolution of adjustment, mark the original position of the driver’s side jamb nut and ball socket.
Note: When removing the link rod from the latch, you must remove the locking retainer (1), make the rod adjustment, then be sure to reinstall the retainer.
Tip: To remove the retainer, rotate it to unsnap it from the rod, then slide it off. To disengage the socket, the retainer has to be fully removed.
Important: DO NOT go past one complete revolution of the ball socket.
- Adjust the driver’s side top latch by extending the link rod ball socket one complete turn. This will move the top latch inward to allow better contact with the striker micro switch. Re-tighten the jamb nut.
Note: The above graphic shows the locking retainer in intermittent position for illustration purposes only. When fully installed, the retainer is rotated and snapped tightly around the link rod.
- Re-engage the ball socket to the latch and reinstall the locking retainer.
- Reinstall the folding top #1 bow garnish molding.
- Verify proper operation of the front latch. Check for ease of the release handle rotation and observe the DIC to see transition of the switch.
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Bulletin No.: PI0520B
Date: Jul-2015
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My 2017 Chevy Camaro latch broke, i took it to the dealership and I was told that I might be responsible to pay for the latch because probably my work suit case that I had in the trunk caused it to break. That is very irrelevant, because no where on the manual does it say that I can’t have no items in my trunk. I have been reading about other customers with the same problem, and that sounds to me like a vehicle defect.
Make an complaint with the NHTSA https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/