NHTSA recall 05V035000
Visibility › Windshield
Buick Rainier and 3 more
Reported Feb 3, 200517,815 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 05002Built Nov 3, 2004 – Dec 7, 2004
The defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.
The risk
If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.