Recall 11V-381: Webasto Hollandia 600, Webasto Hollandia 700 and 1 more

The problem

Webasto product north america, inc. (Webasto) is recalling certain hollandia 700 and 600 series and hollandia tvs 900 series sunroofs installed as original equipment by extreme car audio on various passenger vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame can debond increasing the risk that the sunroof glass would separate from the vehicle. Complete glass-to-frame debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage.

The risk

In the event of a separation, the falling glass could create a road hazard or strike a trailing vehicle, and cause a crash.

The fix

Webasto, the manufacturer of the sunroofs, will be performing the safety recall campaign. Owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof installed in their vehicle will receive a safety recall notice from webasto. The safety recall began on october 8, 2010. In order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by extreme car audio by clicking on the hyperlink <a href=http://www-odi.NHTSA.DOT.gov/acms/docservlet/artemis/public/recalls/2011/V/rcorrd-11v381-7676.pdf>affected vehicle list</a> or you may visit webasto's website at <a href=http://www.sunroofcheck.com> www.sunroofcheck.com</a>. You can also call webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> . Webasto, the manufacturer of the sunroofs, will be performing the safety recall campaign.owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof installed in their vehicle will receive a safety recall notice from webasto. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2010.in order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by vip distributing co. By clicking on the hyperlink "affected vehicle list" or you may visit webasto's website at http://www.sunroofcheck.you can also call webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-381?

Webasto product north america, inc. (Webasto) is recalling certain hollandia 700 and 600 series and hollandia tvs 900 series sunroofs installed as original equipment by extreme car audio on various passenger vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame can debond increasing the risk that the sunroof glass would separate from the vehicle. Complete glass-to-frame debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage.

How is recall 11V-381 fixed?

Webasto, the manufacturer of the sunroofs, will be performing the safety recall campaign. Owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof installed in their vehicle will receive a safety recall notice from webasto. The safety recall began on october 8, 2010. In order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by extreme car audio by clicking on the hyperlink affected vehicle list or you may visit webasto's website at www.sunroofcheck.com. You can also call webasto toll-free at 1-888-749-8632.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.