BUICK REGAL 1985: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V047000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | REGAL | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-05-15 | 1985-04-26 | 1985-05-01 |
Production Dates: 1984-09-01 - 1984-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212
A LOSS OF BONDING ADHESION BETWEEN THE PAINT AND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING AREA COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE DURING A 30 MILE PER HOUR FRONTAL BARRIER TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD RETENTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WINDSHIELD SEPARATION DURING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED FROM THE CAR AND SEVERLY INJURED.
REMOVE AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD IF A LACK OF PAINT BONDING IS EVIDENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 212.
