Columbus Car Audio | NHTSA Recall #12V316000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V316000 by Columbus Car Audio. Includes 333 affected units, SUNROOF SEPARATION, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Webasto product north america, inc. (webasto) is recalling certain hollandia 700 and 600 series and hollandia tvs 900 series sunroofs installed as original equipment by columbus car audio on 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.

Corrective Action

Webasto, the manufacturer of the sunroofs, will be performing the safety recall campaign. owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof installed in their vehicle will receive a safety recall notice from webasto. the safety recall began on october 8, 2010. in order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by auto detailer by clicking on the hyperlink affected vehicle list or you may visit webasto?s website at http://www.sunroofcheck.com. you can also call webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V316000

Manufacturer: Columbus Car Audio

Report Received Date: 2012-07-05T00:00:00

Subject: Sunroof separation

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 333

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Webasto product north america, inc. (webasto) is recalling certain hollandia 700 and 600 series and hollandia tvs 900 series sunroofs installed as original equipment by columbus car audio on 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.

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

Corrective Action: Webasto, the manufacturer of the sunroofs, will be performing the safety recall campaign. owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof installed in their vehicle will receive a safety recall notice from webasto. the safety recall began on october 8, 2010. in order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by auto detailer by clicking on the hyperlink affected vehicle list or you may visit webasto?s website at http://www.sunroofcheck.com. you can also call webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V316000

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