Vitro Rear Window Glass — Visibility: glass, side/rear
Published August 1, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 31, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19E052000, published August 1, 2019 and initiated July 31, 2019. Recalling firm: Cristales Inastillables de Mexico; Vitro Rear Window Glass — Visibility: glass, side/rear.
What's the hazard
Vitro Automotriz, S.A. de C.V. (Vitro) is recalling certain various aftermarket replacement rear window glass (backlites), sold for use in various Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu, Oldsmobile, Buick, Saab, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Volkswagen, Mazda, Mercury, Pontiac, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Jeep, Navistar, International, Saturn, Scion, Cadillac, Lincoln, Infiniti, and Hyundai vehicles including passenger cars, pick-up trucks, SUV's, and Heavy Duty vehicles. For a full list of vehicles affected please see: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19E052-0438.pdf Due to improper tempering, in the event of a rear window glass breaking, the resulting fragments may not be small enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials.
What to do
Vitro will notify distributors and owners, and replace the rear window glasses, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2019. Owners may contact Vitro customer service at 1-818-863-1524. Vitro's number for this recall is DOT287.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VITRO
- Model
- REAR WINDOW GLASS
- Manufacturer
- Cristales Inastillables de Mexico
- Lot
- VITRO REAR WINDOW GLASS
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Vitro Rear Window Glass — Visibility: glass, side/rear recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19E052000 on August 1, 2019. Reported hazard: Vitro Automotriz, S.A. de C.V. (Vitro) is recalling certain various aftermarket replacement rear window glass (backlites), sold for use in various Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu, Oldsmobile, Buick, Saab, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Volkswagen, Mazda, Mercury, Pontiac, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Jeep, Navistar, International, Saturn, Scion, Cadillac, Lincoln, Infiniti, and Hyundai vehicles including passenger cars, pick-up trucks, SUV's, and Heavy Duty vehicles. For a full list of vehicles affected please see: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19E052-0438.pdf Due to improper tempering, in the event of a rear window glass breaking, the resulting fragments may not be small enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials.
What should I do if I have this product?
Vitro will notify distributors and owners, and replace the rear window glasses, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2019. Owners may contact Vitro customer service at 1-818-863-1524. Vitro's number for this recall is DOT287.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VITRO. Model: REAR WINDOW GLASS.