NHTSA recall 90V-126 (90V126000)

visibility recall reported July 10, 1990 - about 65 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V126000
Also written as: 90V-126
Reported: July 10, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~65
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

POOR ADHESION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN PAINT LAYERS IN THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING AREA DUE TO DEFECTIVE PAINT BATCHES OR OVERSPRAYING.

Why it is dangerous

PAINT SEPARATION IN THE WINDSHIELD AREAS WOULD LEADTO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 212 RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. LOSS OF WINDSHIELDRETENTION ABILITY COULD CAUSE WINSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNINGAND HARM VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND OTHERS IN THE VICINITY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REINSTALL WINDSHIELD TO INSURE PROPER RETENTION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-126 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Civic - 1990

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