Visibility: windshieldRecall 82V-053 · American Motors vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 82V-053 covers 509 American Motors vehicles for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND URETHANE SEALING IS INCOMPLETE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING".
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE PRESENT WINDSHIELD IF DAMAGED OR REINSTALL EXISTING WINDSHIELD IF NOT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE WINDSHIELD COULD BEDISLODGED ALLOWING PASSENGERS TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. THIS WOULD INCREASETHE LIKELIHOOD OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1981 to October 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.