Visibility: windshieldRecall 86V-044 · 1985–1986 Titan LA Salle
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. recall 86V-044 covers 175 1985–1986 Titan LA Salle for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WINDSHIELDS HAVE BEEN GLAZED WITH AS2 LAMINATED GLASS IN PLACE OF AS1 AND IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WINDSHIELD GLAZING MATERIAL (GLASS) USED WAS NOT DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF LACERATIONS AND TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANTS PENETRATING THE WINDSHIELD IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE WINDSHIELD GLASS WITH AS1 LAMINATED GLASS.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 205. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
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 July 1, 1985 to February 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.