WINDSHIELDS HAVE BEEN GLAZED WITH AS2 LAMINATED GLASS IN PLACE OF AS1 AND IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
— Recall Campaign #86V044000
WINDSHIELDS HAVE BEEN GLAZED WITH AS2 LAMINATED GLASS IN PLACE OF AS1 AND IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WINDSHIELD GLAZING MATERIAL (GLASS) USED WAS NOT DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF LACERATIONS AND TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANTS PENETRATING THE WINDSHIELD IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 175 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86V044000
| Manufacturer: | CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 19, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86V044000 |
| Units affected: | 175 |
- Description:
- WINDSHIELDS HAVE BEEN GLAZED WITH AS2 LAMINATED GLASS IN PLACE OF AS1 AND IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WINDSHIELD GLAZING MATERIAL (GLASS) USED WAS NOT DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF LACERATIONS AND TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANTS PENETRATING THE WINDSHIELD IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE WINDSHIELD GLASS WITH AS1 LAMINATED GLASS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 205. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.