The problem
On certain vehicles the windshield is not properly installed. The adhesion between the windshield glass and urethane sealing is incomplete. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "Windshield mounting".
The fix
Dealer will replace present windshield if damaged or reinstall existing windshield if not.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: visual; windshields.Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident the windshield could bedislodged allowing passengers to be ejected from vehicle. This would increasethe likelihood of serious injury.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized American Motors dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 82V053000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.