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Crossfireconv08
Hi folks. Our rear window on our 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster fell out!! We had heard that was an issue on 05 models but didn't know it was an issue on 08's. Anyone know what to do?? I heard there was a recall on the 05 models but didn't know about 08. Any suggestions are appreciated.
We believe that all of our Roadster roof tops were manufactured by one (European) source over a relatively short time period, especially when you consider the sharp drop in sales/demand, by late 2005. This theory would indicate that the parts are identical.
By 2009, window detachment was becoming widespread and continues to this day. In Sep/Oct 2011 Chrysler LLC published a Service Bulletin specifying top replacement and offered a free 10 year/100,000 mile warranty (by US Mail) to owners of the group of 2005 model year Vin #'s that were shipped to 9 States. To our knowledge, they have never officially stated why those cars would receive special treatment.
The N.H.T.S.A. (safercar.gov) is currently investigating this matter. Please register your complaint with them ASAP. (Attention; Mr. John Abbott) We contend that this is a serious failure of the roof structure itself which negates the critical function of weather protection/resistance, and cannot be considered reasonable nor acceptable by anyone's standard.
Outside of the 9 States; Chrysler did pick & choose who they would help and for how much $. (If you complained to the Corp.) Some were offered a fair deal while many others were flat rejected.
Good luck & Thanks for any help.