Fendt-Caravan recall: Panoramic roof window may detach
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- While driving the adhesive bonds between the acrylic glass pane and the roof corpus may become loose so that there is a risk that the windows affected will fall from the vehicle.
- What to do
- Contact a Fendt-Caravan dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the adhesion of the panoramic windows. An additional adhesive seam will be applied to the affected units.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
While driving the adhesive bonds between the acrylic glass pane and the roof corpus may become loose so that there is a risk that the windows affected will fall from the vehicle.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the adhesion of the panoramic windows. An additional adhesive seam will be applied to the affected units.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| TI685 | 1 Jan 2007 | 31 Dec 2012 | 51 |
| TI690 | 1 Jan 2007 | 31 Dec 2012 | 51 |
| K400 | 1 Jan 2007 | 31 Dec 2012 | 51 |
| K500 | 1 Jan 2007 | 31 Dec 2012 | 51 |
| TI640 | 1 Jan 2007 | 31 Dec 2012 | 51 |
| TI680 | 1 Jan 2007 | 31 Dec 2012 | 51 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 February 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.