General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #81V022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V022000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 67,350 affected units, VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDOW:TAILGATE AND BACK DOOR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The electro-clear rear window defoggers contain a defect which causes the glass to shatter without impact during or some time after use of the defogger. Vertical electrical strips may deteriorate and cause hot spots that can result in breakage of the rear glass.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be inspected for presence of a particular weatherstrip. If present, a layer of a special conductive epoxy will be added to the vertical bar on the rear window glass. This epoxy is a new conductive material which will not react with the weatherstrip.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V022000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1981-02-11T00:00:00

Subject: Visual systems:glass:window:tailgate and back door

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 67,350

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The electro-clear rear window defoggers contain a defect which causes the glass to shatter without impact during or some time after use of the defogger. Vertical electrical strips may deteriorate and cause hot spots that can result in breakage of the rear glass.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Vehicles will be inspected for presence of a particular weatherstrip. If present, a layer of a special conductive epoxy will be added to the vertical bar on the rear window glass. This epoxy is a new conductive material which will not react with the weatherstrip.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5yb2_jgib~4yue

NHTSA ID: 81V022000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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