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SevereNHTSA·11V059000·Announced 2011-01-31

Webasto Sunroof Recall: Glass May Separate From Vehicle Frame

Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Benefit Auto Serv. Corp. because the glass may 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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the sunroof glass may separate, posing a significant risk of injury or property damage to trailing vehicles.

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 Benefit Auto Serv. Corp. on various passenger vehicles. The recall involves approximately 2,900 affected units.

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. Webasto will perform the safety recall campaign, which began on October 8, 2010. Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notice from Webasto. To determine if a vehicle is affected, owners can review the affected vehicle list provided by Benefit Auto Serv. Corp. or visit Webasto's website at www.sunroofcheck.com. Owners can also call Webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
BENEFIT AUTO SERV. CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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