NHTSA Recall # | 13526 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 97V008001 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 1996 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
Date of notification | 30/01/97 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/96 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/04/96 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/01/97 |
Report created | 03/02/97 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 212 |
Estimated number of affected units | 55 |
Defect summary | The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." |
Consequence summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212. |
Corrective action | All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%. |
Recall notes | Owner notification began january 30, 1997. Note:owners who do not have their vehicle replaced or their purchase price refunded should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |