HOME AND PARK ROADTREK 170 1999: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V234000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HOME AND PARK | ROADTREK 170 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-01 | 2000-08-21 | 2000-08-25 |
Production Dates: 1999-02-01 - 2000-11-15
Manufacturers Involved: Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 711
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE 2500/3500 VAN CHASSIS AND ON CHEVROLET G-CUT AWAY VAN CHASSIS. THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT USING FRAMELESS WINDOWS. SOME OF THESE WINDOWS MAY HAVE NOT BONDED CORRECTLY.
WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE OPENED/CLOSED, OR WHEN LITTLE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE VENT GLASS, THE BONDING CAN GIVE UP PRODUCING A DELAMINATION BETWEEN VENT GLASS AND ALUMINUM.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED WINDOWS WITH NEW ONES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HOME & PARK AT 1-888-762-3873.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
