Safety Recall NHTSA · 91E005000 Reported January 1, 1991

Visual systems:mirrors:other

Lo-mar Corporation · Visibility · 60 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91E005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
60
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 1, 1991

Defect Summary

Heating element in outside mirror, which adheres to the reflective acrylic lens, may short due to water buildup in mirror housing.

Safety Consequence

This could result in melting of the lens; driver's viewthrough rear view mirror would be affected.

Corrective Action

Replace mirrors with units designed to prevent water buildup.

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 Lo-mar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 91E005000 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 91E005000

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

What is recall 91E005000?

NHTSA recall 91E005000 was issued by Lo-mar Corporation on January 1, 1991. It addresses: Visual systems:mirrors:other. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lo-mar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 91E005000 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.