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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHEVROLET / CAMARO     1991
     PONTIAC / FIREBIRD     1991
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: FEB 08, 1991
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V031000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number of Units Affected: 21
Summary:
 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.
Consequence:
 IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.
Remedy:
 REMOVE ALL SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD AND MOUNTING; APPLY NEW BONDING AND SEALANT MATERIAL, AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD MOUNTING; FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

 
 

 

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