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SevereNHTSA·11V420000·Announced 2011-08-15

Webasto Sunroof Glass Separation Recall for Auto FX Vehicles

Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Auto FX because the glass may 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 glass separation can cause a crash, meeting 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 sunroofs were installed as original equipment by Auto FX, Inc. on various passenger vehicles. The recall involves 224 affected units.

The defect involves the adhesive bond between the sunroof glass and the metal frame, which can debond. This increases the risk that the sunroof glass will separate from the vehicle. Signs of this issue may include metal corrosion around the frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation, or water leakage. If the glass separates, it could create a road hazard, strike a trailing vehicle, and cause a crash.

Owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof 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 affected vehicle list provided by Auto FX, Inc., visit Webasto's website at www.sunroofcheck.com, or call Webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
AUTO FX, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof
Hazard
Affected units
224

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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