PONTIAC TORRENT 2007: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| Make : PONTIAC | Model : TORRENT | Year : 2007 |
| Build Dates : 2007-04-01 - 2007-05-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V242000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2007-06-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-06-13 | Date Added to Database: 2007-06-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07154 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6213 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. THE SAME PRIMER MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD, THE LIFTGATE GLASS, AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212 | |
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Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 07154.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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