Convex Mirror on Light Duty Truck
Convex Mirror on Light Duty Truck
(OP)
I would like to have the convex passenger side mirror replaced with a flat,"unit" mirror.
When I approach any of the glass replacement companies with this want they reply that the convex mirror is the law and they can not change the OEM mirror.
After doing some research in the Code of Federal Regulations I find the flat mirror is the law under certine conditions and that the car compaines have been given a waiver to use the convex mirror.
My question is what liablity would the glass company incure by installing the flat mirror if it still meet the CFR?
When I approach any of the glass replacement companies with this want they reply that the convex mirror is the law and they can not change the OEM mirror.
After doing some research in the Code of Federal Regulations I find the flat mirror is the law under certine conditions and that the car compaines have been given a waiver to use the convex mirror.
My question is what liablity would the glass company incure by installing the flat mirror if it still meet the CFR?





RE: Convex Mirror on Light Duty Truck
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Rod
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If you give a glazier a template, he should be able to cut the shape. He need never know the application was a motor vehicle
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RE: Convex Mirror on Light Duty Truck
I would not be concerned about being in a wreck since the way I read the CFR; I'd be in greater compliance with the rules by getting rid of the convex mirror.
I have an enclose 18’ cargo trailer and the convex mirror just doesn’t work for those distances in city traffic.
Actually the more I thought about it the C2500’s and similar size trucks have the flat mirrors since they are not part of the waiver the auto makers received for the smaller trucks.
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Additionally, in referancing Cal DMV,...all my company trucks did NOT have convex mirrors and my Dodge 'extension' mirrors are not convex, either and, in my opinion, for what that's worth,... I see no legal or liability problem since "convex" is not mentioned in any law I can Google up.
I can't address other states regs, but...
Rod
RE: Convex Mirror on Light Duty Truck
Like I said, the way I read the CFR's, the flat mirrors are prefered. There are certian situations that allow the car companies to use the convex. I just wish that when I am having glass work done for other reasons, like I am having to do today, (Rock chip from the highway) I could get it done at the same time.
I think I'll check the local salvage yard and get one off a 3/4 ton truck.
By the way, are your fleet trucks 3/4 ton or better?
When I used to drive the truck for a local rock band I would put the spot mirrors on if the truck we were leasing didn't already have them. I would put them in the upper outside corners so I could keep an eye on the cargo box.
Thanks to everyone for there suggestions and input.
David