Vitro Rear Window Glass recalled over possible glass fragments

Recall date

July 31, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Cristales Inastillables de Mexico recalls Vitro Rear Window Glass

Recall number

19E052000

Brand / firm

Vitro

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 47,366 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, larger glass pieces may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.