Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E106000 Reported November 26, 2018

Driver side window shade may lower without warning

Irvine Shade & Door, Inc. · N/A · 5,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E106000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 26, 2018

Defect Summary

Irvine shade & door, inc. (irvine) is recalling certain windshield motor shades. the motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

Safety Consequence

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Irvine will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the shades, and dealers for those manufacturers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down while driving, free of charge. owners may contact irvine customer service at 1-574-522-1446.

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 Irvine Shade & Door, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18E106000 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 18E106000

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

What is recall 18E106000?

NHTSA recall 18E106000 was issued by Irvine Shade & Door, Inc. on November 26, 2018. It addresses: Driver side window shade may lower without warning. The recall affects approximately 5,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Irvine Shade & Door, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E106000 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.