Monthly Archives: December 2014
The Road Ahead for NHTSA’s New Chief
December 30, 2014
Mark Rosekind, confirmed to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, faces immediate pressure to take a tougher stance with automakers and suppliers on safety … Read More
Recalls to Keep in Mind
December 15, 2014
I received the weekly National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation report and noticed an item I thought would be of interest … Read More
AGSC Board, I-CAR Representatives Meet, Discuss Possible Collaboration
December 12, 2014
The Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) board of directors recently met with representatives from I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, to discuss and … Read More
2015 Approaches, along with Free AGSC Training Opportunities
December 12, 2014
As we approach the New Year, many are starting to mark their calendars for industry events, including training events. The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) … Read More
Promoting Your AGSC Membership
December 12, 2014
Did you know that the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) has several resources you can use to help promote your AGSC Registered Member Company as … Read More
Should You Fix Someone Else’s Leaks?
December 12, 2014
As service providers, we want to please our customers, not only as a good business practice, but also for additional revenue. If someone brings in a leak or malfunctioning mechanism, we want to help. But should we? Read More
Honda Requires OE Replacement Windshields for Some Models with Driver Assist, Safety Systems
December 12, 2014
Original Equipment (OE) replacement windshields are necessary for certain Honda and Acura models, according to the automaker. “While non-OE parts may look the same and … Read More
Complaints about Shattering Ford F-150 Backlites Continue
December 12, 2014
A number of owners of 2010 Ford F-150 trucks have complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that an alleged glitch in their … Read More
NHTSA Issues Recall Report on Jeep Wrangler Exterior Power Mirrors
December 12, 2014
The exterior heated power mirrors that were introduced to the 2011 model-year Jeep Wranglers could cause smoke or fire due to a defect, according to … Read More
NHTSA Launches Free VIN Look Up for Recalls
December 8, 2014
Excerpt of an article from glassBYTEs.com™: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a free online VIN search tool to look up recalls. Read More