The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E016000·Announced 2021-03-08

MEKRA Recalls Exterior Rearview Mirror Housings for Detachment Risk

MEKRA Lang North America is recalling specific exterior rearview mirror housings because the glass may detach, reducing visibility or creating road hazards.

What this means for you

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 where the defect can increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

MEKRA Lang North America, LLC is recalling certain Main Mirror Housings, part numbers 154270012 and 154270010. The defect involves the mirror glass potentially not being bonded properly to the carrier plate, which allows it to detach.

A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility or become a road hazard to other drivers. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 4,532 units.

MEKRA will work with Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. to notify owners. Hino dealers will inspect the mirror production dates and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MEKRA customer service at 1-803-337-4800 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR recall
Manufacturer
MEKRA Lang North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Mirrors
Hazard
Affected units
4,532

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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