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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10E038000

Webasto Hollandia 700 — Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Published August 16, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 12, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10E038000, published August 16, 2010 and initiated August 12, 2010. Recalling firm: WEBASTO PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA, INC.; Webasto Hollandia 700 — Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly.

What's the hazard

WEBASTO IS RECALLING CERTAIN HOLLANDIA 700 AND 600 SERIES AND HOLLANDIA TVS 900 SERIES SUNROOFS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE METAL FRAME CAN DEBOND INCREASING THE RISK THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. COMPLETE GLASS-TO-FRAME DEBONDING CAN DEVELOP GRADUALLY AND MAY BE EVIDENCED BY METAL CORROSION AROUND THE SUNROOF FRAME, WIND NOISE, VIBRATION, VISUAL BOND SEPARATION AND/OR WATER LEAKAGE. THESE CONDITIONS MAY BE OBSERVABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE COMPLETE GLASS-TO-FRAME ADHESION DEBONDING CAN ULTIMATELY OCCUR.

What to do

WEBASTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND INSTALLERS WILL REPAIR THE SUNROOFS FREE OF CHARGE. WEBASTO ALSO PLANS TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN THAT MAY INCLUDE PRESS RELEASES AND WEBSITE POSTINGS, AMONG OTHER MATERIALS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WEBASTO AT 1-888-749-8632.

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Recall details

Brand
WEBASTO
Model
HOLLANDIA 700
Manufacturer
WEBASTO PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Lot
WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 700 | WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 600 | WEBASTO HOLLANDIA TVS 900
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Webasto Hollandia 700 — Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E038000 on August 16, 2010. Reported hazard: WEBASTO IS RECALLING CERTAIN HOLLANDIA 700 AND 600 SERIES AND HOLLANDIA TVS 900 SERIES SUNROOFS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE METAL FRAME CAN DEBOND INCREASING THE RISK THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. COMPLETE GLASS-TO-FRAME DEBONDING CAN DEVELOP GRADUALLY AND MAY BE EVIDENCED BY METAL CORROSION AROUND THE SUNROOF FRAME, WIND NOISE, VIBRATION, VISUAL BOND SEPARATION AND/OR WATER LEAKAGE. THESE CONDITIONS MAY BE OBSERVABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE COMPLETE GLASS-TO-FRAME ADHESION DEBONDING CAN ULTIMATELY OCCUR.

What should I do if I have this product?

WEBASTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND INSTALLERS WILL REPAIR THE SUNROOFS FREE OF CHARGE. WEBASTO ALSO PLANS TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN THAT MAY INCLUDE PRESS RELEASES AND WEBSITE POSTINGS, AMONG OTHER MATERIALS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WEBASTO AT 1-888-749-8632.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WEBASTO. Model: HOLLANDIA 700.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)