CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2018: VISIBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V252000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-15 | 2018-04-19 | 2018-04-24 |
Production Dates: 2018-03-01 - 2018-03-05
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18136
Component: VISIBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 379
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 205
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 205, "Glazing Materials."
If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
