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NHTSARecalled Apr 19, 2018 · #18V252000

Glass Not Fully Tempered/FMVSS 205

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Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials." If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Glass Not Fully Tempered/FMVSS 205
  • 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.

View the official CPSC notice