NHTSA recall 03V018000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 03V018000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 03001 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2003-01-23 |
| Owners notified | 2003-01-28 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Units potentially affected | 110 |
What is wrong
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES LACK A CONTINUOUS URETHANE BONDING BEAD BETWEEN THE BODY SURFACE AND THE WINDSHIELD.
What can happen
IN VEHICLES WITH THIS CONDITION, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, RESEAL, AND REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 03001. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO | Built 2002-10-27 to 2003-10-28. |
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| 2003 GMC SIERRA | Built 2002-10-27 to 2002-10-28. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 05-08-48-001C | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor Operation. |
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| PIT3237F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%. Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of 20%. |
| PIT3237G | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%. Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of 20%. |
| 040848003 | 2005-03-07. Service bulletin. WINDRUSH AROUND WINDSHIELD. *TT |
| 01698 | 2004-04-30. Service bulletin. WINDSHIELD REVEAL MOLDING FLUTERING. SERVICE VME. SIT BULLETIN 1450940. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.