The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V162000·Announced 2011-03-07

Webasto Sunroof Recall for Glass Separation Risk

Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Sunroofs Etc. 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, posing a significant risk of striking a trailing vehicle and causing a crash.

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 Sunroofs Etc. on various passenger vehicles. The recall involves 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.

Webasto will perform the safety recall campaign. 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 your vehicle is affected, review the list of vehicles provided by Sunroofs Etc. via the NHTSA website or visit Webasto's website at www.sunroofcheck.com. You can also call Webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
SUNROOFS ETC
Affected units
2,115

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.