Webasto Sunroof Glass Separation Recall for Aftermarket Vehicle Equipment
Webasto is recalling certain aftermarket sunroofs because the glass can separate from the frame, posing a road hazard and crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the sunroof glass can separate, posing a risk of vehicle crash or striking a trailing vehicle, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury/property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Webasto Product North America, Inc. is recalling certain Hollandia 700 and 600 series and Hollandia TVS 900 series sunroofs sold as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame can debond, increasing the risk that the sunroof glass would separate from the vehicle.
Complete glass-to-frame debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation, and/or water leakage. These conditions may be observable for several months before complete glass-to-frame adhesion debonding can ultimately occur.
In the event of a separation, the falling glass could cause a road hazard that results in a vehicle crash or could strike a trailing vehicle. Webasto will notify owners of record, and installers will repair the sunroofs free of charge. The safety recall began on October 6, 2010. Owners may contact Webasto at 1-888-749-8632 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall
- Manufacturer
- WEBASTO PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Sunroof Assembly
- Affected units
- 292,867
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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