BUICK RAINIER 2005: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V035000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | RAINIER | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-03-10 | 2005-02-03 | 2005-02-03 |
Production Dates: 2004-11-03 - 2004-12-07
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05002
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17815
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
GM RECALL NO. 05002.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.
