Defect Description For Recall
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) Is Recalling Certain Replacement Windshields, Model Fw04026 Gty, Manufactured November 23, 2015, To December 16, 2015 For Use In Mazda Cx-5 Vehicles That Are Equipped With The Smart City Brake Support System. The Affected Windshields Have A Bracket Mounted On The Inside To Hold A Laser Sensor Or Lidar Device For The Smart City Brake Support System. These Brackets Were Improperly Affixed With Only Tape Instead Of Tape And Urethane And Therefore May Loosen.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
CX-5
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16E002000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield
Effect Of Defect
If The Bracket Loosens Or Detaches From The Windshield, The Safety Features Of The Smart City Brake Support System May Be Disabled And Therefore Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Pilkington Will Contact The Wholesalers And Retailers That Purchased The Windshields To Try To Identify The Affected Customers. The Affected Windshields Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. This Recall Began On February 15, 2016. Owners May Contact Pilkington At 1-844-278-7230.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pilkington North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150801
End Of Manufacture
20151216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
193
Date Owners Notified
20160215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20160119