CHEVROLET C15 1994: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : C15 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1994-08-01 - 1994-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V212000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-10-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-10-26 | Date Added to Database: 1994-11-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 29 | ||
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Summary:
THE WINDSHIELDS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT WINDSHIELD OPENING PINCH-WELD-FLANGE PRIMER. THIS PRIMER WILL NOT PROPERLY ETCH THE PAINTED SURFACE OF THE FLANGE, ALLOWING THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SEPARATION OF THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE VEHICLE DURING COLLISION INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY FOR ALL PERSONS INVOLVED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND REINSTALL IT USING THE CORRECT PRIMER. |
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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:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; GLASS; WINDSHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020; OR GMC AT 1-810-456-4547. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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