Visibility: windshieldRecall 88V-121 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-121 covers 33 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V121000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE MAY BE POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD GLASS AND MOUNTING.
The risk
WINDSHIELD COULD SEPARATE DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIERTEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212. SUCH SEPARATION DURING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT INAN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED AND INJURIED.
The fix
REINSTALL WINDSHIELD ASSURING PROPER ADHESION.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 May 1, 1988 to May 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.