NHTSA recall 03V-018 (03V018000)

visibility recall reported January 23, 2003 - about 110 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V018000
Also written as: 03V-018
Manufacturer number: 03001
Reported: January 23, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~110
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES LACK A CONTINUOUS URETHANE BONDING BEAD BETWEEN THE BODY SURFACE AND THE WINDSHIELD.

Why it is dangerous

IN VEHICLES WITH THIS CONDITION, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE, RESEAL, AND REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-018 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Silverado - 2003

GMC Sierra - 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.