Axalta Coating Systems (Axalta) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon recall determinations made by Ford Motor Company, recall 21V-090, and Chrysler (FCA US), recall 21V-516. Windshields installed with One Component Acrylic-Melamine Clearcoat, combined with a primer-less windshield application may not have adequately bonded to the vehicle.
Axalta Coating Systems – Clearcoat Affects Windshield Bonding
| Report Received Date | 10/29/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21E092000 |
| Consequence Summary | An inadequately bonded windshield can separate from a vehicle during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | The remedy will be determined by the affected vehicle manufacturers. Axalta notified the affected vehicle manufacturers by February 2021. Ford owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 100275 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21E092000) |
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