Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC (1990)
Windshield: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Windshield Mounting
No. 482
July, 1990
To: All Chrysler-Plymouth and Jeep/Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 482 -- Windshield Mounting
Models:
1990 Model Year Plymouth Laser and Eagle Talon Passenger Cars -- Build Dates May 14 and May 15, 1990
The listed model vehicles were assembled with an improperly diluted primer mixture on the windshield opening flanges prior to windshield glass
installation. As a result, these vehicles do not comply with the windshield retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212,
Windshield Mounting. To ensure compliance with the standard, the windshield, associated components and primer must be replaced on all involved
vehicles.
Important:
Due to their recent manufacture, some of the involved cars may still be in dealer stock. Be sure to complete the service on these cars before retail
delivery.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Vehicle List
Each dealer to whom involved cars were invoiced will receive a vehicle list with this letter arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence.
Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved cars.
Each Chrysler Corporation dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter by Compak Mail for use in performing the service
on involved cars upon request.
Parts
Order required Windshield (P/N MB479236), 3/8" Butyl Tape (P/N 4076274) and Glass Repair Package (P/N 4267906) at dealer cost as needed.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved car owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mall. They are requested to schedule appointments
for the service with their dealers at the earliest possible date. A copy of the owner notification letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Recall Notification Form # 83-295-0019. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form
for owner or dealer reference as needed.
Service Procedure
Replace the windshield following the procedure provided on pages 23-55 through 23-59 of the 1990 Laser/Talon Service Manual (# 81-270-0501).
Be sure to follow the recommended new adhesive installation method as instructed on page 23-59 of the manual.
Also, in addition to the instructions in the manual, the following operations should be included in the windshield glass installation procedure.
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After removing/cleaning all old adhesive, apply primer to the body pinch weld flange.
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Apply a 3/8" butyl tape dam on the edge of the flange to prevent urethane overflow.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service
completions and provide dealer payments.
