1994 CHEVROLET C20 RECALL - #94V212000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD
THE WINDSHIELDS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT WINDSHIELD OPENING PINCH-WELD-FLANGE PRIMER. THIS PRIMER WILL NOT PROPERLY ETCH THE PAINTED SURFACE OF THE FLANGE, ALLOWING THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 CHEVROLET C20 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1994 - 8/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
11/2/1994 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/28/1994 |
| # Affected |
29 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
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| Description |
THE WINDSHIELDS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT WINDSHIELD OPENING PINCH-WELD-FLANGE PRIMER. THIS PRIMER WILL NOT PROPERLY ETCH THE PAINTED SURFACE OF THE FLANGE, ALLOWING THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SEPARATION OF THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE VEHICLE DURING COLLISION INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY FOR ALL PERSONS INVOLVED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND REINSTALL IT USING THE CORRECT PRIMER. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; GLASS; WINDSHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020; OR GMC AT 1-810-456-4547. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SEATS
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SEATS
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1994 CHEVROLET C20 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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