The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V163000·Announced 2011-03-11

Webasto Sunroof Glass Separation Recall for Sunline Sunroofs

Webasto is recalling certain Sunline sunroofs because the glass can separate from the frame, creating a road hazard or striking trailing vehicles.

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 striking a trailing vehicle and causing a crash, 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 installed as original equipment by Sunline Sunroofs on various passenger vehicles. The defect involves the adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame, which can debond and increase 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. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. Webasto, the manufacturer of the sunroofs, will be performing 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.

To determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to NHTSA by Sunline Sunroofs or visit Webasto's website at www.sunroofcheck.com. You can also call Webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
SUNLINE SUNROOFS
Affected units
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.