2010 Jeep Wrangler driver's mirror fell off in my wash

[madstack]

The mirror's fine but the aluminum mount was all corroded and crumbling and broke where the mirror was inserted. Is that issue common with that model?

 

[MC3033]

There was a recall on some model years for the corrosion but they blamed it on heat mirrors. I think it was 2013/2014 (this is all from memory so might be wrong)

I’ve seen it a few times but not on heated mirrors.

 

[Earl Weiss]

That is one reason why I have a 10 year Old disclaimer. About 10 years ago I reviewed 40 mirror repair invoices from 4 locations. I think 36 of them were 10 years old or older. Some 14, 16, 18 or more years older.

I figured why should I be buying brand new stuff to replace 10 year old stuff.

Since that time I may pay for 4 mirrors a year across 4 locations.

 

[SCWSMatt]

Agree with poster above. Having a 10 year disclaimer has stopped a lot of claimed for older body parts.

I tell customers, i just can't guarantee the quality of automobile accessories/trim after that amount of time. Even if garaged, these parts get hot/cold thousands of times in 10 years.

Sometimes those parts are very cheap and I can just fix them myself, depends on the customer and hot they treat me. If they're very nice and a good customer, I'll buy them a $25 mirror and install it rather than lose their wash club business.

 

[Greg_T]

11 year old Jeep, it's a wonder more didn't fall off!

 

[New Washdog]

The mirror's fine but the aluminum mount was all corroded and crumbling and broke where the mirror was inserted. Is that issue common with that model?

It's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand...