The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V200000·Announced 2011-03-29

Webasto Sunroof Recall for Adhesive Bond Separation Risk

Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Automotive Elegance because the adhesive bond can fail, causing the glass to separate from the vehicle.

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 risk of striking a trailing vehicle and causing a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

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 Automotive Elegance 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 can review the list of vehicles provided by Automotive Elegance via the NHTSA website 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
AUTOMOTIVE ELEGANCE
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof
Hazard
Affected units
80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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