Vitro Aftermarket Rear Window Glass, F-150, F-250, Explorer, Windstar, 8000 Series. Published by Transport Canada as 2019420 on 21 August 2019. System: Other.
What the notice says Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted …
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What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019420
- Recall date
- 21 August 2019
- Make
- Vitro, Ford, Navistar, Chrysler, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Dodge, Buick, Pontiac, Saturn, Nissan
- Models
- Aftermarket Rear Window Glass, F-150, F-250, Explorer, Windstar, 8000 Series, PT Cruiser, 7000 Series, Trailblazer, Envoy, Bravada, Caravan, Grand Caravan, Trailblazer Ext, Envoy XL, Rainier, Town & Country, Uplander, Montana, Terraza, Relay, Pathfinder, 9-7X, CXT, Impala, Escalade, Escalade Esv, Tahoe, MXT, Pro Star
- Model years
- 1997 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Service Campaign MFR
- Vehicles affected
- 5,327
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019420.
The same system: Other
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