HOME AND PARK ROADTREK 190 2000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V234000

Make Model Year
HOME AND PARK ROADTREK 190 2000
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED WINDOWS WITH NEW ONES.

Notes

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'.