The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V238000·Announced 2012-05-24

Webasto Sunroofs Recalled Due to Glass Separation Risk

Webasto is recalling certain Hollandia sunroofs installed by Auto Detailer 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 sunroof glass can separate and strike a trailing vehicle, 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. These sunroofs were installed as original equipment by Auto Detailer on various passenger vehicles.

The adhesive bond between the sunroof 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, causing 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 Auto Detailer, visit Webasto's website at http://www.sunroofcheck.com, or call Webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
AUTO DETAILER
Affected units
69

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.