Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V008001 Reported January 27, 1997

Gm/fmvss 212

General Motors, Llc · Visibility · 55 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V008001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
55
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 27, 1997

Defect Summary

The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.

Corrective Action

All vehicles have been repurchased. this campaign is 100%.

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 97V008001 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 97V008001

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

What is recall 97V008001?

NHTSA recall 97V008001 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 27, 1997. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 212. The recall affects approximately 55 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 97V008001 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.