That very same stamped part that you call a "Sun Shell" broke in my Astro Van several years ago in Grayling, MI at 75+ mph on the expressway.

The problem is when the stamping is made there is metal thin-out in that necked down area and then throw in a heat treat process and it results in a weakening in a high stress area.

They should be covered by some sort of a warranty because they know the problem existed.

But I guess there just aren't enough failures to cause a big recall.............so it is just going to cost the owner 2 to 3 grand to get it fixed.

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