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1988 Cavalier Base Wagon VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Recall

On July 25, 1988, the NHTSA and Chevrolet announced the recall of this model for problems relating to the vehicle’s VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. Learn more about this problem below.
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1988 Cavalier Base Wagon VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Recall

Recall ID # 88V121000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Recall Date
JUL 25, 1988

Model Affected
1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Recall Summary
THERE MAY BE POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD GLASS AND MOUNTING.

Defect Consenquence
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.

Units Affected
33

Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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