Axalta Coating Systems has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon recall determinations
— Recall Campaign #21E092000
Axalta Coating Systems (Axalta) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon recall determinations made by Ford Motor Company, recall 21V-090, and Chrysler (FCA US, LLC), recall 21V-516. Windshields installed with One Component Acrylic-Melamine Clearcoat, combined with a primer-less windshield application may not have adequately bonded to the vehicle.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 100,275 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21E092000
| Manufacturer: | Axalta Coating Systems |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 29, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21E092000 |
| Units affected: | 100,275 |
- Description:
- Axalta Coating Systems (Axalta) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon recall determinations made by Ford Motor Company, recall 21V-090, and Chrysler (FCA US, LLC), recall 21V-516. Windshields installed with One Component Acrylic-Melamine Clearcoat, combined with a primer-less windshield application may not have adequately bonded to the vehicle.
- Consequeces:
- An inadequately bonded windshield can separate from a vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- The remedy will be determined by the affected vehicle manufacturers. Axalta notified the affected vehicle manufacturers by February 2021. Ford owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.