Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V047000 Reported April 26, 1985

Visual systems:glass:windshield

General Motors, Llc · Visibility · 20 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85V047000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
20
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 26, 1985

Defect Summary

A loss of bonding adhesion between the paint and the windshield opening area could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mile per hour frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212, windshield retention. consequence of defect: windshield separation during an accident could result in an unbelted occupant being ejected from the car and severly injured.

Corrective Action

Remove and reinstall windshield if a lack of paint bonding is evident.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 85V047000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 85V047000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V047000?

NHTSA recall 85V047000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 26, 1985. It addresses: Visual systems:glass:windshield. The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V047000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.