Pilkington North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E002000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E002000 by Pilkington North America, Inc.. Affecting replacement windshields, model fw04026 gty, manufactured november 23, 2015, to december 16, 2015 for use in mazda cx-5 vehicles that are equipped with the smart city brake support system Includes 193 affected units, Windshield Bracket for Laser Sensor may Detach, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsreplacement windshields, model fw04026 gty, manufactured november 23, 2015, to december 16, 2015 for use in mazda cx-5 vehicles that are equipped with the smart city brake support system
Defect Summary
Pilkington north america, inc. (pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model fw04026 gty, manufactured november 23, 2015, to december 16, 2015 for use in mazda cx-5 vehicles that are equipped with the smart city brake support system. the affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or lidar device for the smart city brake support system. these brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.
Corrective Action
Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. the affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. this recall began on february 15, 2016. owners may contact pilkington at 1-844-278-7230.