Mekra Lang recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the mirror glass detaches from the mirror carrier plate, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mekra Lang Main Mirror Housing
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19E053000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Mekra Lang North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 31, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jul 29, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,438
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 13, 2019 to Feb 27, 2019
- Part
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
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)).
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mekra Lang recall: Visibility Jan 25, 2024
- Mekra Lang recall: Visibility Mar 8, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.