Vehicle recall 88V121000 · July 25, 1988

Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunbird

There may be poor bond adhesion between windshield glass and mounting.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: There may be poor bond adhesion between windshield glass and mounting.
Consequence: Windshield could separate during a 30 MPH frontal barriertest required by FMVSS 212. Such separation during an accident could result inan unbelted occupant being ejected and injuried.
Remedy: Reinstall windshield assuring proper adhesion.
Notes: System: windshield/FMVSS 212.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V121000
Reported to NHTSA: July 25, 1988
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles potentially affected: 33
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Windshield

Recall 88V121000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Cavalier (1988): 1988
Pontiac Sunbird (1988): 1988

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