HBD Sunroof Recall

[Torquative]

Hey all,

just thought I'd share a letter we received today.

"Vehicle Safety Recall - 11-H-01- Factory Fitted Hollandia Sunroof"

Dear Holden Customer (nawww)

We are writing to inform you that Holden has initiated a vehicle safety recall on a number of Holden products with a factory fitted sunroof.

Holden has been advised of a condition where, in some instances, the glass panel may become detached from the sunroof assembly while in motion.

We are now contacting affected Holden owners to arrange a free-of-charge onspection and where required, replacement of the sunroof glass panel assembly"

[psycho_smurf]

One hell of a thing to be flying through the air when you're buzzing along at 100?

[ashbox]

wonder how far back this is, mmmmm
phone call to holden is in order i think

[TVR-190]

From what i saw in the paper, it goes back to 2002, and also affects Ford.

[soop]

Extreme frizby anyone?

[TVR-190]

Close to 50,000 aftermarket and factory fitted sunroofs have been recalled in Australia as part of a global recall by the Webasto Group.



The recall applies to sunroofs supplied by Webasto Product Australia Pty Ltd from the Hollandia 700 and 900 Series.

More than 20,000 Ford and Holden vehicles built between 2002 and 2008 have been recalled due to a potential defect with the factory fitted sunroofs.

Holden has been forced to recall 14,612 vehicles with factory fitted sunroofs built between 2002 and 2006. Affected models include: AH Astra, V2/VZ Monaro, VX/VY/VZ Commodore, WH/WK/WL Statesman and Caprice.

A total of 5658 affected Ford vehicles were built between May 8, 2002 and March 7, 2008. Recalled models include: BA/BA II/BF/BF II Falcon, Fairlane, LTD and FPV vehicles.



Close to 28,000 other vehicles that had aftermarket sunroofs fitted by Webasto’s authorised dealer network in Australia are also affected by the recall.

An official statement from Webasto explains that a bonding condition may exist between the glass panel on the sunroof where in some instances the panel could separate from its frame and dislodge from the vehicle while in motion.

“Although unlikely, conditions existing with the adhesive bond between the glass and metal frame in these affected Hollandia 700 and Hollandia 900 Series sunroofs can increase the risk that the sunroof glass may completely debond from its frame,” the Webasto statement says.

“Complete glass-to-frame debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage. These conditions may be observable for several months before complete glass-to-frame adhesion debonding can ultimately occur.

“Webasto is leading this voluntary safety recall to ensure that proper measures are taken to fix the issue. The glass panel will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.”



Webasto Product Australia’s managing director, Christian Mahr, confirmed the Australian recall was the second largest in the world behind the US.

Mr Mahr confirmed no one in Australia had been injured as a result of the defect, but admitted there had been a “very small number” of local reports of the problem.

He confirmed there were enough parts in the country to complete all the repairs and service all Webasto customers.

Both Ford and Holden will write to owners of affected vehicles. Owners are advised to contact authorised dealerships to arrange the recall inspection and rectification.

All owners of factory fitted and aftermarket sunroofs are encouraged to visit Webasto’s Sunroof Check website, which has details on how to determine whether your sunroof is involved in the safety recall and how to submit a claim.

https://sunroofcheck.com.au/

[calais24/7]

Awesomee, i'm never driving behind a vx or newer commodore or a au or newer car on the freeway. F*** that could do damage haha

[calais24/7]

One of my mates vy ss is affected

[acarmody]

Extreme frizby anyone?

I call being the thrower not the catcher!

[Vt_vic]

shit that means my 01 vxss will have to be recaled?

[Vt_vic]

yay its jan 02 to 09

[htmonaro]

Anyone know if this affects adventras?? and I presume it would also affect nz cars as well since they are all assembled in oz?

[Vt_vic]

anything that has a serial number after the 6000000 and after jan 02 to 09 best ot give them a ring and see

[ashbox]

mmm, will be looking at mine tomorrow, its 01 but i'll check anyway

[Ray De Man]

Mine is affected, been sent the same letter. Mine is a 2004 VZ. Just waiting on a free slot at Holden to get car in to be fixed.

[Surfwagon]

I have done my claim form now just have to contact Holden/HSV or Webasto to book it in for the replacement glass and edging.

[vkberlina]

Anyone know if this affects adventras?? and I presume it would also affect nz cars as well since they are all assembled in oz?

yes it does affect adventras our LX8 has to go in for its check

cheers
Scott

[colgf]

mine goes in tomorrow , they actually just unclip the old glass & frame surround from the mechanism , lift it out & replace it with a new glass & frame, about a one hour job. My question is suppose you have had tint film put on your old glas- you get a new glass with no tint on it!!!!! So you have to get it retinted, another $100 to shell out.....

[GAMBLR]

Don't know about aftermarket models, but the Holden manual describes the glass at being tinted at time of installation. Since they're doing a 'new-for-old' replacement, I'd suggest it'll be the same sort of glass.

You could always ask the question when they install it, or specify that the same grade tine be used before its put in.

[persiandesire]

mines going in on saturday but im not sure if mine has a tint to it or noton the sunroof, car was already tinted when i bought it so hopefully its the same or there going to get blasted by me

[ashbox]

and i'm gonna go with what happens ev time there is a recall.........each dealer only gets enough parts for one car to start them off and then has to order more in..

[Surfwagon]

Mines booked in for tomorrow at my local Webasto dealer in Sydney..
Only rang them today and they said anytime from tomorrow morning I could book it in.
They say it only takes about 30minutes to fit the new glass.

[persiandesire]

does the new glass have a tint to it ? it looks like mine does atm

[illusion]

yep all glass is tinted just had mine done today at prestige sunroofs and as of Monday just gone Webasto are also replacing the tracks free of charge so if u go into your dealer and tell them the roof won’t close or open properly they will refer you to a local Webasto dealer for work to be carried out the or else holden will replace the glass for you best part it’s all free mine was very worn now it seals up tight no wind noise saved about $500-$600

[Torquative]

well ours has been in and done. They forgot to mention it is very tight now - the carpet cover thingo is very stuff to open and close. It also appears to be alot darker then the other glass, its almost impossible to see through.

I noticed the glass has felt all round which is good. Dad is hoping the wind noise is gone, he'll be taking up the freeway tomorrow at 110 so wish us luck, because the wind noise has annoyed us since day one ... that and a rattle holden never believed existed in the roof lining.