Recall 08E020000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Defect in 1999-2003 LEXUS RX300
RECALL This recall affects up to 931 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08E020000 |
| Manufacturer | POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 931 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT IS RECALLING 931 UNITS OF BACK GLASS, P/NO. FB20415ZPY, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1999-2004 LEXUS RX300 VEHICLES. THE GLASS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE AUTOMOTIVE GLAZING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, GLAZING MATERIALS.
Safety Consequence
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE INJURIES RESULTING FROM IMPACT TO GLAZING SURFACES.
Remedy
POLYMER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLYMER TOLL-FREE AT 800-510-9879.
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