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Recall 18V-252

General Motors LLC recalled the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox: Visibility; Structure (emergency, escape/egress/exit).

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-252
Reported
April 19, 2018
Vehicles affected
379 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

The risk

If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 18136.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles