Recall 03V-018
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and 1 other model: Visibility (windshield).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-018
- Reported
- January 23, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 110 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." some of these vehicles lack a continuous urethane bonding bead between the body surface and the windshield.
The risk
In vehicles with this condition, the windshield may not be retained in accordance with the safety standard during a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove, reseal, and reinstall the windshield. Owner notification began on january 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 03001. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Silverado 2003
- GMC Sierra 2003