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Chevrolet Cavalier Recall 88V121: Visibility:Windshield

NHTSA campaign 88V121, reported July 25, 1988, 33 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V121GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Problem
THERE MAY BE POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD GLASS AND MOUNTING.
Risk
WINDSHIELD COULD SEPARATE DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIERTEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212. SUCH SEPARATION DURING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT INAN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED AND INJURIED.
Remedy
REINSTALL WINDSHIELD ASSURING PROPER ADHESION.
Notes
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD/FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cavalier1988
Pontiac Sunbird1988