Visibility: windshield
- Component
- Visibility: windshield
- Manufacturer
- HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES
- Vehicles affected
- 711
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2000-08-21
- Owners notified
- 2000-09-01
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE 2500/3500 VAN CHASSIS AND ON CHEVROLET G-CUT AWAY VAN CHASSIS. THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT USING FRAMELESS WINDOWS. SOME OF THESE WINDOWS MAY HAVE NOT BONDED CORRECTLY.
Safety risk
WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE OPENED/CLOSED, OR WHEN LITTLE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE VENT GLASS, THE BONDING CAN GIVE UP PRODUCING A DELAMINATION BETWEEN VENT GLASS AND ALUMINUM.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED WINDOWS WITH NEW ONES.