Campaign 19E-053

Due to improper adhesive bonding, the mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate of the mirror assembly for truck cabs

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Defect summary

MEKRA Lang North America, LLC. (MEKRA Lang North America) is recalling certain Main Mirror Housings. Due to improper adhesive bonding, the mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate of the mirror assembly for truck cabs.

Consequence

If the mirror glass detaches from the mirror carrier plate, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mekra Lang notified manufacturers, and their dealers will inspect and replace the mirrors, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact MEKRA Lang North America customer service at 1-803-337-5264.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.The issue seems to be similar to the defect reported by PACCAR under recall number 19V340, inwhich MEKRA was reported to be the supplier.If that is the case, please amend your filing to include this population of mirrors as well..If this NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:-In the case of a defect, a chronology of all principal events that were the basis for the determination that the defect related to motor vehicle safety, including a summary of all warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as numbers of deaths and/or injuries), with their dates of receipt (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(6)).- A description of the manufacturer's program for remedying the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(8)(i)).

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 19E053000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 19E-053
MakeModelModel years
Mekra LangMain Mirror HousingYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.