21C22 – Inadequate Windshield Bonding – 2021 Mustang Mach-E

September 14, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V711000

Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212

A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V711

Manufacturer FordeBay logo Motor Company

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 17,692

 

Summary

FordeBay logo Motor Company (FordeBay logo) is recalling certain 2021 MustangeBay logo Mach-E vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, “Windshield Mounting.”

 

Remedy

Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact FordeBay logo customer service at 1-866-436-7332. FordeBay logo’s number for this recall is 21C22.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

 


AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
MustangeBay logo Mach-E2021CuautitlanFebruary 24, 2020 through June 18, 2021

 

REASON FOR THIS COMPLIANCE RECALL

Some of the affected vehicles may not conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 212 Windshield Mounting, demonstrating possible inadequate urethane adhesion around significant portions of the glass. An improperly adhered windshield may not stay adequately retained in a crash, which may increase the risk of injury to an occupant. Affected vehicles could experience increased wind noise or water leaks.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to remove the windshield and improve the windshield urethane to body adhesion using the attached procedure. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. If the vehicle also has FSA 21S42, prior to scheduling customer for repairs, ensure the foam seal required for the panoramic roof glass is on site at your dealer. LJ8Z-19B822-AA is expected to start shipping by the end of November 2021.

NOTE: Some of the vehicles in this program may also have 21S42 open. Check OASIS to see if FSA 21S42 is applicable. If so, refer to 21S42 technical instructions to perform both 21S42 and 21C22 as a combined repair procedure.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters were mailed the week of October 25, 2021, informing them repair instructions and parts ordering information are anticipated to be available to dealers on November 15, 2021.

Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

PLEASE NOTE:

Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. 

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • FordeBay logo has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this compliance recall. Owners should contact their dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Owners can continue to safely drive their vehicles.
  • Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
  • Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
  • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

  • Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
  • Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.

 

DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES

The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall. 

 

OWNER REFUNDS

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES

Dealers are pre-approved for up to 2 days for a rental vehicle. Follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for dollar amounts. Rentals will only be reimbursed for the day(s) the vehicle is at the dealership for part replacement. Prior approval for more than 2 rental day(s) is required from the SSSC. Contact the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site for consideration and approval if appropriate.

 

PICKUP AND DELIVERY

2021 MustangeBay logo Mach-E customers affected by this recall have the option of complimentary Vehicle Pickup & Delivery service (at participating dealers) with a rental for up to 2 days. Claim any additional rental days approved by the SSSC as instructed.

Dealers are authorized to claim unique services for completing this program, including:

  • Dealers are authorized to claim one-half labor hour per repair for vehicle pick-up and delivery services.
  • Dealers must retain a Vehicle Pick-up and Delivery Record with the repair order documentation. Refer to the Claims Preparation and Submission section and Attachment IV for details.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part NumberDescription Order Quantity Claim Quantity
Consumables Required for all Vehicles
Obtain LocallyMasking TapeClaim as MISC OTHER
Glass Cleaner
Dow BETAPRIME 5504G / Sika Primer-207 or equivalent
SikaTack MACH 60 / SikaTack MACH 30 / Dow

BETASEAL Express / Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive or equivalent

Roloc Disks or equivalent
Isopropyl Alcohol
FordeBay logo Approved Epoxy Based Primer
Related Damage Only Part Numbers
LJ8Z-5803100-ABase WindshieldVIN Specific – Only if breaks during removal procedure.
LJ8Z-5803100-HHigh Series Windshield

 


CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR MUSTANGeBay logo MACH-E VEHICLES — WINDSHIELD GLASS REATTACHMENT

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE – BODY SHOP INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:  These instructions are not intended to be followed from beginning to end. There are several locations where procedures must be completed by other groups before the procedure in these instructions can be resumed.

The instructions should be followed in this order.

1. Body Shop Part One – Prepare vehicle for repairs – Steps 1-6

2. Glass Company Part One – Remove windshield – Steps 1-11 as required.

3. Body Shop Part Two – Improve flange adhesion – Steps 7-14 as required.

4. Glass Company Part Two – Install windshield – Steps 12-19

5. Body Shop Part Three – Calibrate Image Processing Module A – Steps

 

BODY SHOP – PART ONE

1. Is 21S42 open on this VIN?

Yes – Do not proceed with these FSA instructions. Refer to 21S42 for technical and claiming instructions.

No – Proceed to step 2.

2. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arms. Please follow Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 501-16.

3. Remove the cowl panel grille. Please follow WSM procedures in Section 501-02.

4. Remove the headliner. Please follow WSM procedures in Section 501-05.

5. Remove the interior rear view mirror. Please follow WSM procedures in Section

6. Disconnect the heated windshield electrical connector and tape the wires to the windshield to prevent damage. See Figure 1.

 

BODY SHOP – PART TWO

7. Cover/protect the body and interior of the vehicle with a one-time use, disposable drop plastic.

8. Using a scraper, cut the through the urethane bead vertically down to the painted surface to create a starting point. Once reaching the painted surface, pry one side of the bead up with the scraper. Using fingers, work to peel the urethane off the windshield body flange.

9. In areas where the urethane peeled up cleanly, use 400-600 grit sandpaper or a fine Scotch-Brite pad to manually scuff clear coat lightly until it displays a white haze being sure to only abrade the flange. See Figure 2.

 

10. In areas where the urethane did not peel up cleanly, use a Scotch-Brite 3M Roloc disk to remove all remaining urethane from flange while attempting to minimize abrasion to the painted surface. See Figure 3.

 

11. Clean off the entire windshield flange from all dirt and debris.

12. Using Isopropyl Alcohol and a lint-free cloth, clean off the flange surface. Allow one minute for the Isopropyl Alcohol to evaporate.

13. Apply tape to the edges of the windshield flange to protect the surface of the vehicle. See Figure 4.

 

14. Apply one coat of any FordeBay logo approved epoxy based repair primer to any spots where the roloc disk was used to grind off the urethane. Allow time for the primer to dry per the manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 5.

 

BODY SHOP – PART THREE

NOTE:  Part Three may only be performed once the Glass Company repair procedures have been completed.

15. Remove the protective cover from the vehicle and clean off any dirt and debris.

16. Re-install all previously removed components by reversing steps 1-4.

17. After the windshield has been properly installed and the urethane has dried per the manufacturer’s instructions, carry out the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Camera alignment using a scan tool.

 


CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR MUSTANGeBay logo MACH-E VEHICLES — WINDSHIELD GLASS REATTACHMENT

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE – GLASS COMPANY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:  These instructions are not intended to be followed from beginning to end. There are several locations where procedures must be completed by other groups before the procedure in these instructions can be resumed.

The instructions should be followed in this order.

1. Body Shop Part One – Prepare vehicle for repairs – Steps 1-6

2. Glass Company Part One – Remove windshield – Steps 1-11 as required.

3. Body Shop Part Two – Improve Flange adhesion – Steps 7-14 as required.

4. Glass Company Part Two – Install windshield – Steps 12-19

5. Body Shop Part Three – Calibrate Image Processing Module A – Steps 15-17

 

GLASS COMPANY – PART ONE

1.  Apply tape to the perimeter of the windshield to protect from paint damage. See Figure 1.

NOTE: Tape off the roof panel near the centerline of the vehicle, where the roof extends forward. When using a piano wire to cut out the glass, the wire will roll over the class A paint in the roof area, once tension is applied to it. If using a nylon style string, this will not damage the paint.

 

2. Remove the windshield using a piano wire cut out tool. See Figure 2 where cutting fiber line was used.

 

3. Inspect the windshield for possible damage. Is there any damage to the windshield?

Yes – Replace the windshield. Proceed to Step 4.

No  – Re-install the original windshield. Proceed to Step 12.

NOTE: Damage to the alignment pins does not require windshield replacement.

4. Use glass cleaner to clean the surface of the new windshield to be installed.

5. Release the tabs and remove the in-vehicle temperature and humidity sensor. See Figure 3.

 

6. Re-install the temperature and humidity sensor into the new windshield.

7. Remove the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Camera. See Figure 4.

1. Release the tab.

2. Release the tab and remove the IPMA camera.

8. Re-install the IPMA camera into the new windshield.

9. Remove the rain sensor. See Figure 5.

1. Release the retainers.

2. Remove the rain sensor.

 

10. Inspect the rain sensor gel pack for damage. See Figure 6.

NOTE: If the rain sensor gel pack is damaged, install a new rain sensor.

 

11. Re-install the rain sensor into the new windshield.

 

GLASS COMPANY – PART TWO

NOTE:  Part Two may only be performed once the Body Shop repair procedures to the window flange have been completed.

12. Shave down the urethane on the original windshield until there is 1mm remaining. See Figure 7.

 

13. Apply two coats of urethane body flange primer according to the manufacturer’s instructions to the entire windshield body flange at the urethane location. Additionally, apply two coats of window primer at any location where the clearcoat or paint layers have been damaged to provide environmental protection. Allow dry time between each coat applied.

 

Material: Sika® Aktivator PRO / Dow® BETAPRIME™ 5504G / Sika® Primer-207

14. Apply window primer according to the manufacturer’s instructions to the new windshield. Allow dry time.

Material: Sika® Aktivator PRO / Dow® BETAPRIME™ 5504G / Sika® Primer-207

NOTE: This step only applies when replacing the windshield.

15. Apply window primer according to the manufacturer’s instructions to the fixed glass anywhere the urethane adhesive was completely removed. Allow dry time.

Material: Sika® Aktivator PRO / Dow® BETAPRIME™ 5504G / Sika® Primer-207

NOTE: This step only applies when reusing the original windshield.

16. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification. See Figure 8.

Material: Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express Material: Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive

 

17. Apply a urethane adhesive bead. See Figure 9.

1. Start and end at the original overlap points to prevent air and water leaks.

2. Apply a urethane adhesive bead 14 mm (0.551 in) high and 8 mm (0.314 in) wide on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld.

3. Make sure there are no gaps in the bead.

NOTICE: Make sure the urethane bead is uniform to prevent air and water leaks.

NOTE: The fixed glass must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the urethane adhesive.

NOTE: Use a power caulk gun that applies the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

 

18. Open the vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from compromising the urethane adhesive bond.

NOTICE: The door windows must be left open during the adhesive curing time.

19. Install the fixed glass to the vehicle.

1. Install the fixed glass, pressing firmly by hand to ensure a good bond.

2. Secure the fixed glass in the correct position with tape until the urethane adhesive has cured.

WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer’s curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoMUSTANGeBay logo MACH E2021

 


12 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Compliance Recall 21C22 Certain 2021 Model Year MustangeBay logo Mach-E Vehicles Windshield Glass Reseal

RCMN-21V711-6228.pdf 3475.396KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Advance Notice re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice Compliance Recall 21C22 Certain 2021 Model Year MustangeBay logo Mach-E Vehicles Windshield Reseal

RCMN-21V711-8320.pdf 132.976KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V711-2952.pdf 81.134KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V711-7445.pdf 82.237KB

 


Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V711-9743.PDF 214.652KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V711-4079.PDF 211.146KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V711-5964.pdf 51.958KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V711-9911.pdf 52.958KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V711-7761.pdf 645.571KB

 


Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V711-3077.PDF 214.305KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V711-9742.PDF 211.254KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V711-9913.pdf 548.704KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V711&docType=RCL

 


 

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