sun visor falls down

[mav204]

the passenger side sun visor falls out the socket on the "A" pillar, is this a common issue?

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[BAT]

Yes it is. Its happened to me twice on the drivers side and once on the passenger side. Pain in the butt especially with the home link deal in the drivers side visor. Luckily my truck was still under warranty when it happened

 

[cranbiz]

Yes, it is. If it's under warranty, have the dealer replace it and then buy these.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWYDFVZY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

My buddy's Gladiator had this issue, mine does not yet but I figured $13 was cheap insurance. These fixed his issue and it was a 10 minute job to do both sides.

 

[Hipbilly]

Even if it's out of warranty like mine was when the 2nd one fell (they did fix the first one), the amazon clippy deals will hold it in tight and it'll work just fine.
I'll link it again for good measure. Looks like mine cost more. ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B6B7D1WV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[cranbiz]

Even if it's out of warranty like mine was when the 2nd one fell (they did fix the first one), the amazon clippy deals will hold it in tight and it'll work just fine.
I'll link it again for good measure. Looks like mine cost more. ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B6B7D1WV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks just like my $13 ones. Either way they fix the issue.

 

[GeneralMaximus]

kind of ridiculous that a $60k truck has this issue. I mean, visor tech hasn’t changed in decades so what did the Jeep engineers change on these visors to cause this failure?

 

[cranbiz]

kind of ridiculous that a $60k truck has this issue. I mean, visor tech hasn’t changed in decades so what did the Jeep engineers change on these visors to cause this failure?

Plastic retainer socket instead of a metal one. Probably saved $.05 each.

 

[Vtur]

I don't mind bad designed products as engineering isn't always perfect on first try. What bugs me the most are when they knew of the common issues and aren't doing a got damn thing about it.

Edit: Most manufacturers used welded on nuts by robotics. Jeep wants to saved on manufacturing by just punches some square holes and uses tons of metal clips inserts instead. Hence most components feels flimsy even though it torqued down.

 

[ZoMojave]

I learned one thing about the JT sun visors. In order to get long service from them, you mustn't touch them!

 

[Koolcarguy]

the passenger side sun visor falls out the socket on the "A" pillar, is this a common issue?

Yes mine has been back twice to get fixed hopefully this time it last. Theres tons of aftermarket fixes out there not sure which is the best

 

[RHINO79]

Can anyone confirm that production for this has been updated for the 2023 model, I had heard that it was? Thanks Jim

 

[OldSarge]

Plastic retainer socket instead of a metal one. Probably saved $.05 each.

Spot on. And when the passenger pushes the visor too far forward the plastic part cracks leaving the dangling visor. Happened to a friends JL and so I’ve been careful with the JT and no issues so far.

It’s unfortunate plastic was chosen for that retainer - but it won’t break without some “help” from the user if that is any consolation.

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