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American Sunroof Visibility recall
Recalled January 6, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92E002000 · American Sunroof
Hazard
THE GLASS PANEL MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE SUNROOF ANDRESULT IN INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR A SAFETY HAZARD IF THE GLASS DROPS ONTHE ROADWAY.
Remedy
REINSTALL THE GLASS PANEL USING LONGER HEX HEAD SCREWS, A LOCKING PLATE ASSEMBLY, AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE TO KEEP THE SCREWS FROM LOOSENING.
Units
12,980 units
Description
THE FOUR SCREWS ATTACHING THE FRONT OF THE SLIDING GLASS PANEL TO THE MOVING SUPPORTING MECHANISM OF THE 400 SPOILER SUNROOF MAY LOOSEN AFTER INSTALLATION AND AFTER A PERIOD OF OPERATION.
What to do
REINSTALL THE GLASS PANEL USING LONGER HEX HEAD SCREWS, A LOCKING PLATE ASSEMBLY, AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE TO KEEP THE SCREWS FROM LOOSENING.
Product
American Sunroof SUNROOF
Manufacturer(s)
AMERICAN SUNROOF CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →