Visibility: windshieldRecall 97V-008 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 97V-008 covers 55 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V008001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TOP COAT PAINT SEVERELY PEELS DUE TO OVERBAKING OF THE POWDER PRIMER PRIOR TO THE TOP COAT APPLICATION. SINCE THE WINDSHIELD PRIMER AND ADHESIVE ADHERE TO THE TOP COAT PAINT ONTHE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGE, THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 212.
The fix
ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100%.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPLACED OR THEIR PURCHASE PRICE REFUNDED SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 February 1, 1996 to April 30, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.