1996 GMC SONOMA RECALL - #97V008001
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 GMC SONOMA |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1996 - 4/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
2/3/1997 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/30/1997 |
| # Affected |
55 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 212. |
| Corrective action |
ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100%. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPLACED OR THEIR PURCHASE PRICE REFUNDED SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 GMC SONOMA Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1996 GMC SONOMA Recall for SEAT BELTS
1996 GMC SONOMA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1996 GMC SONOMA Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1996 GMC SONOMA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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