GMC S10 1996: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| Make : GMC | Model : S10 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-02-01 - 1996-04-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V008001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-01-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-01-27 | Date Added to Database: 1997-02-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 55 | ||
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Summary:
THE TOP COAT PAINT SEVERELY PEELS DUE TO OVERBAKING OF THE POWDER PRIMER PRIOR TO THE TOP COAT APPLICATION. SINCE THE WINDSHIELD PRIMER AND ADHESIVE ADHERE TO THE TOP COAT PAINT ONTHE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGE, THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 212. |
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Remedy:
ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100". |
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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:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPLACED OR THEIR PURCHASE PRICE REFUNDED SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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