NHTSA recall 88V121000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V121000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1988-07-25 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Units potentially affected | 33 |
What is wrong
THERE MAY BE POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD GLASS AND MOUNTING.
What can happen
WINDSHIELD COULD SEPARATE DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIERTEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212. SUCH SEPARATION DURING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT INAN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED AND INJURIED.
The remedy
REINSTALL WINDSHIELD ASSURING PROPER ADHESION.
Notes
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER | Built 1988-05-01 to 1988-05-01. |
|---|---|
| 1988 PONTIAC SUNBIRD | Built 1988-05-01 to 1988-05-01. |
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