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October 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E076000
A missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E076
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,768
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Outside Foldaway Heated Power Left Mirrors, part number 68147863AS and Mirror Replacement Glass, part number 68050299AA. The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface. As such, these items fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, “Rear Visibility.”
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror or, if already installed, replace the glass, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is W71.
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 towww.safercar.gov.
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – W71
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain aftermarket Mopar Drivers Side View Mirror Part Numbers: 68147863AS, 68050299AA.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above driver’s side view mirrors part numbers may have been built with a driver’s side view mirror glass that was not properly adhered to the backing plate during the manufacturing process. This condition may result in the mirror glass falling off. A missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.111 S6.1 requires that “Each multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck and bus, other than a school bus, with a GVWR of 4,536 kg or less shall have either (a) Mirrors that conform to the requirements of S5.; or (b) Outside mirrors of unit magnification, each with not less than 126 cm2 of reflective surface”. Both S5. and S6.1(b) require mirrors of unit magnification. Rearview mirror glass that is not properly adhered to the backing plate may become detached and no longer provide a reflective surface.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect the manufacturing date and if required, replace the driver’s side view mirror glass or mirror assembly. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 4th Quarter of 2020.