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Safety recall · 87V034000

Visibility: windshield Oldsmobile, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 16, 1987. It covers about 39 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V034000
Reported
Mar 16, 1987
Vehicles
39
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and mounting could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mph frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212.

The risk

If windshield glass separation occurs during anaccident, an unbelted occupant could be ejected from the vehicle and injured.

The fix

Reinstall windshields to assure proper bond adhesion.

Contacts

System: windshield/fmvss 212.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Oldsmobile, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V034000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Oldsmobile Ciera181D
1987 Pontiac 6000193D

Questions

Is the 87V034000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V034000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V034000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 16, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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