Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E016000 Reported April 3, 2013

Glass bonding adhesive may not cure properly

Sika Corporation · N/A · 1,152 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13E016000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Sika Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,152
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 3, 2013

Defect Summary

Sika corporation usa (sika) is recalling certain sikatitan p2g automotive glass bonding adhesives for use on aftermarket automotive glass components. the affected adhesives may not sufficiently harden or cure. As a result, the glass may not be fully secured to the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the glass is not properly bonded to the vehicle, the glass may be displaced or fall out increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, property damage, or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Sika will notify owners and inspect the vehicles. as necessary, the affected auto glass will be reinstalled with new adhesive product free of charge. the recall began on april 9, 2013. customers may contact sika at 1-248-307-2543 or 1-248-577-1074.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Sika Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 13E016000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13E016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13E016000?

NHTSA recall 13E016000 was issued by Sika Corporation on April 3, 2013. It addresses: Glass bonding adhesive may not cure properly. The recall affects approximately 1,152 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sika Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E016000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.