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Safety recall · 91V031000

Visibility: windshield Chevrolet, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 19, 1991. It covers about 21 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
91V031000
Reported
Feb 19, 1991
Vehicles
21
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and the mounting, which could allow the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This fails to conform with fmvss 212.

The risk

If windshield separation occurs in a collision, anunbelted occupant could be ejected from the vehicle, and personal injury couldoccur.

The fix

Remove all sealer from windshield and mounting; apply new bonding and sealant material, and reinstall windshield.

Contacts

System: windshield mounting; 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 Chevrolet, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V031000.
  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
1991 Chevrolet Camaro07C
1991 Pontiac Firebird285D

Questions

Is the 91V031000 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 91V031000?

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 91V031000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 19, 1991. 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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