NHTSA Recall 94V212000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V212000; Date: Oct. 26, 1994
Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Chevrolet C10; 1994 Chevrolet C20; 1994 Chevrolet K10; 1994 Chevrolet K20; 1994 GMC C15; 1994 GMC C25; 1994 GMC K15; 1994 GMC K25
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.
Recall Notes:
System: visual systems; glass; windshield. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; or GMC at 1-810-456-4547. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 28, 1994
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