Recalls for FIREBIRD PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, Feb 19, 1991
A recall was issued on Feb 19, 1991 for FIREBIRD PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD problems. POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS 212.IF WINDSHIELD SEPARATION OCCURS IN A COLLISION, ANUNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PERSONAL INJURY COULDOCCUR.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REMOVE ALL SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD AND MOUNTING; APPLY NEW BONDING AND SEALANT MATERIAL, AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD.SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD MOUNTING; FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.