Axalta Coating Systems Clearcoat recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 29, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Axalta Coating Systems recalls Axalta Coating Systems Clearcoat

Recall number

21E092000

Brand / firm

Axalta Coating Systems

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 100,275 units

Why it was recalled

An inadequately bonded windshield can separate from a vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.