Recall 13E016000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 13E016000 · announced April 3, 2013 · Sika · 1,152 units affected

The problem

Sika Corporation USA (Sika) is recalling certain SikaTITAN P2G automotive glass bonding adhesives for use on aftermarket automotive glass components. The affected adhesives may not sufficiently harden or cure. As a result, the glass may not be fully secured to the vehicle.

The risk

If the glass is not properly bonded to the vehicle, the glass may be displaced or fall out increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, property damage, or a vehicle crash.

What to do

Sika will notify owners and inspect the vehicles. As necessary, the affected auto glass will be reinstalled with new adhesive product free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2013. Customers may contact Sika at 1-248-307-2543 or 1-248-577-1074.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.