NHTSA Recall 11V361000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V361000; Date: Jul. 19, 2011
In the event of a separation, the falling glass could create a road hazard or strike a trailing vehicle, and cause a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
9999 Webasto Hollandia 600; 9999 Webasto Hollandia 700; 9999 Webasto Hollandia Tvs 900
Component: Visibility
Manufactured by: Automotive Specialties Llc
Affected Units:: 200
Recall 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 [automotive specialties LLC 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.
How to Fix:
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 automotive specialties LLC by clicking on the hyperlink affected vehicle list or you may visit webasto's website at www. Sunroofcheck. Com. You can also call webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . 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 is expected to begin during September 2010. In order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by vip distributing CO. By clicking on the hyperlink "affected vehicle list" or you may visit webasto's website at http://www. Sunroofcheck. You can also call webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 2010
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