NHTSA recall 97V-008 (97V008001)

visibility recall reported January 27, 1997 - about 55 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V008001
Also written as: 97V-008
Reported: January 27, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~55
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

THE TOP COAT PAINT SEVERELY PEELS DUE TO OVERBAKING OF THE POWDER PRIMER PRIOR TO THE TOP COAT APPLICATION. SINCE THE WINDSHIELD PRIMER AND ADHESIVE ADHERE TO THE TOP COAT PAINT ONTHE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGE, THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 212.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100%.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-008 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet S10 - 1996

GMC Sonoma - 1996

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

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