The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V381000·Announced 2011-07-26

Webasto Sunroof Recall: Glass May Separate From Vehicle Frame

Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Extreme Car Audio because the adhesive bond may fail, allowing 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 may separate, posing a risk of striking a trailing vehicle and causing a crash, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

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 Extreme Car Audio 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, potentially causing a crash.

Owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof installed 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 Extreme Car Audio 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
EXTREME CAR AUDIO
Affected units
16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.