ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY
— Recall Campaign #07V588000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. EITHER THE PRIMER OR ACTIVATOR WAS MISSING AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V588000
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
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| Recall date: | December 20, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V588000 |
| Units affected: | 3 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. EITHER THE PRIMER OR ACTIVATOR WAS MISSING AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
- Consequeces:
- IF A CRASH OCCURS THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELDS, CLEAN AND REINSTALL THEM CORRECTLY WITH PRIMER AND ACTIVATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2008. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO HAVE VEHICLES REPAIRED.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.