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Recall 07V-242

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 1 other model: Visibility (windshield).

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-242
Reported
June 13, 2007
Vehicles affected
6,213 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.

The fix

Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or pontiac at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 07154.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles