Recall 18E106000: Visibility

NHTSA recall 18E106000 · announced November 26, 2018 · Irvine Shade & Door · 5,000 units affected

The problem

Irvine Shade & Door, Inc. (Irvine) is recalling certain Windshield Motor Shades. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

The risk

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Irvine will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the shades, and dealers for those manufacturers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down while driving, free of charge. Owners may contact Irvine customer service at 1-574-522-1446.

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.