Webasto Product North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10E038000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E038000 by Webasto Product North America, Inc.. Includes 292,867 affected units, SUNROOF SEPARATION, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Webasto is recalling certain hollandia 700 and 600 series and hollandia tvs 900 series sunroofs sold as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. the adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame can debond increasing the risk that the sunroof glass would separate from the vehicle. complete glass-to-frame debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage. These conditions may be observable for several months before complete glass-to-frame adhesion debonding can ultimately occur.

Corrective Action

Webasto will notify owners of record and installers will repair the sunroofs free of charge. webasto also plans to launch a public notification campaign that may include press releases and website postings, among other materials. the safety recall began on october 6, 2010. owners may contact webasto at 1-888-749-8632.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E038000

Manufacturer: Webasto Product North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-08-12T00:00:00

Subject: Sunroof separation

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 292,867

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Webasto is recalling certain hollandia 700 and 600 series and hollandia tvs 900 series sunroofs sold as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. the adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame can debond increasing the risk that the sunroof glass would separate from the vehicle. complete glass-to-frame debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage. These conditions may be observable for several months before complete glass-to-frame adhesion debonding can ultimately occur.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a separation, the falling glass could cause a road hazard that results in a vehicle crash or could strike a trailing vehicle.

Corrective Action: Webasto will notify owners of record and installers will repair the sunroofs free of charge. webasto also plans to launch a public notification campaign that may include press releases and website postings, among other materials. the safety recall began on october 6, 2010. owners may contact webasto at 1-888-749-8632.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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