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SevereNHTSA·11V040000·Announced 2011-01-31

Webasto Sunroof Glass Debonding Recall for Various Passenger Vehicles

Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Don Ritacco & Co. because the glass can separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.

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 source explicitly states that falling glass could cause a crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Webasto Product North America, Inc. is recalling certain Hollandia 700 and 600 series and Hollandia TVS 900 series sunroofs. These units were installed as original equipment by Don Ritacco & Co., Ltd on various passenger vehicles.

The defect involves the adhesive bond between the sunroof glass and the metal frame, which can debond. This increases the risk that the sunroof glass will separate from the vehicle. Signs of this issue may include metal corrosion around the frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation, or water leakage. If the glass separates, it could create a road hazard, strike a trailing vehicle, and cause a crash.

Owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof will receive a safety recall notice from Webasto. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. To determine if your vehicle is affected, review the affected vehicle list provided by Don Ritacco & Co., Ltd, visit Webasto's website at www.sunroofcheck.com, or call Webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632. You may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
DON RITACCO & CO. LTD
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof
Hazard
Affected units
1,042

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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