Defect Description For Recall
The Electro-Clear Rear Window Defoggers Contain A Defect Which Causes The Glass To Shatter Without Impact During Or Some Time After Use Of The Defogger. Vertical Electrical Strips May Deteriorate And Cause Hot Spots That Can Result In Breakage Of The Rear Glass.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
81V022000
Component Description
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Vehicles Will Be Inspected For Presence Of A Particular Weatherstrip. If Present, A Layer Of A Special ConduCTIve Epoxy Will Be Added To The Vertical Bar On The Rear Window Glass. This Epoxy Is A New ConduCTIve Material Which Will Not React With The Weatherstrip.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19790101
End Of Manufacture
19791201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
67350
Date Owners Notified
19810313
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19810211