Webasto Sunroof Glass Debonding Recall for Various Passenger Vehicles
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Kar Products Inc. 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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the sunroof glass can separate from the vehicle, 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 Kar Products Inc. on 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. In the event of a separation, the falling glass could create a road hazard or strike a trailing vehicle, and cause a crash.
Owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof installed in their vehicle will receive a safety recall notice from Webasto. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. To determine if a vehicle is affected, owners should review the list of vehicles provided by Kar Products Inc. 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
- KAR PRODUCTS INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Sunroof
- Affected units
- 1,077
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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