Visibility: windshieldRecall 91V-031 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-031 covers 21 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V031000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS 212.
The risk
IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.
The fix
REMOVE ALL SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD AND MOUNTING; APPLY NEW BONDING AND SEALANT MATERIAL, AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD MOUNTING; 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 December 1, 1990 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.