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Windshield - Stress Crack/Distortion Survey

Group: 64

Number: 00-02

Date: Mar. 27, 2000

Subject:
Windshield, Stress Crack/Distortion Survey

Model(s):
All 2000, 2001

Service

The attached page contains a new vehicle glass, stress crack/distortion survey which must be completely filled out and Faxed to the number listed on the survey any time a windshield is replaced on a vehicle within the applicable new vehicle warranty.

Prior to replacing a windshield for stress cracks or distortion:

- Verify stress crack conditions using a magnifying glass and carefully inspect windshield along the crack to ensure the cause is not from outside influence such as stone chip or road hazard.

Note:
Windshields with damage from outside influence are not a warrantable item.

- Make copies of the attached survey form, fill it out completely and Fax it to the number listed, any time a windshield is replaced within the applicable new vehicle warranty.

Warranty

^ OTS approval is required before replacing a windshield.

^ A copy of the completed survey must be attached to the Repair Order.

^ Parts requested must include a copy of the completed windshield survey.





Windshield Stress Crack/Distortion Survey