The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17E032000·Announced 2017-07-03

Dorman Recalls Aftermarket Power Window Switches for Safety Non-Compliance

Dorman is recalling specific aftermarket power window switches that fail to auto-reverse if an object is trapped, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (power window pinch) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for injury but no confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Dorman Products, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket power window switches, including Dorman-brand part numbers 901-601 and 901-370, and Solutions-brand part numbers 730-7444-1 and 730-7630-1. The recall affects 3,424 units.

The recalled switches fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." Specifically, if the switch is activated to raise the window and an object, such as a finger, is between the window glass and the frame, the switch will not auto-reverse to prevent an injury. This failure creates an increased risk of injury during the accidental or intentional activation of the auto-up feature.

Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window switch free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2017. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS recall
Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
3,424

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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