AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE 1982: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V053000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | EAGLE | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-08-05 | 1982-05-24 | 1982-05-27 |
Production Dates: 1981-10-01 - 1981-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 509
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND URETHANE SEALING IS INCOMPLETE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING".
DEALER WILL REPLACE PRESENT WINDSHIELD IF DAMAGED OR REINSTALL EXISTING WINDSHIELD IF NOT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE WINDSHIELD COULD BEDISLODGED ALLOWING PASSENGERS TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. THIS WOULD INCREASETHE LIKELIHOOD OF SERIOUS INJURY.
