The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V529000·Announced 2011-11-02

Webasto Sunroof Glass Separation Recall for Carlen-Installed Vehicles

Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Carlen Corporation 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 the sunroof glass can separate, posing a risk of striking trailing vehicles and causing crashes, 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. These units were installed as original equipment by Carlen Corporation on various passenger vehicles. The recall involves 305 affected vehicles.

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.

Webasto is performing the safety recall campaign, which began on October 8, 2010. Owners of affected vehicles will receive a safety recall notice from Webasto. To determine if a vehicle is affected, owners can review the affected vehicle list provided by Carlen Corporation 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
CARLEN CORPORATION
Affected units
305

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.