CADILLAC CALAIS 1985: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| Make : CADILLAC | Model : CALAIS | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-09-01 - 1984-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V047000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1985-05-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-04-26 | Date Added to Database: 1985-05-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REMOVE AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD IF A LACK OF PAINT BONDING IS EVIDENT. |
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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:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 212. |
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