Auto Glass Safety Council Archives
NHTSA Opens Evaluation into Ford Explorers and Allegations of Detaching Windshield Trim Panels
February 1, 2023
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is evaluating 2011-2019 Ford Explorers with respect to allegations that windshield trim panels … Read More
Calibration Legislation Introduced in New Hampshire
January 13, 2023
Auto glass calibration legislation, similar to laws passed in recent years in Utah and Arizona, has been introduced in New Hampshire. The bill, HB 304, … Read More
Auto Glass Safety Bill Reintroduced in Massachusetts
January 13, 2023
Rep. Josh Cutler has reintroduced his AGSC supported auto glass replacement safety bill in the Massachusetts House for the 2023-2024 legislative session. The bill, patterned after the … Read More
Mercedes Recalls Additional 2001-2011 Models for Detaching Sunroofs
January 13, 2023
The continuation of a 2017 investigation into the bonding between the glass sunroof panel and the sliding roof frame on a number of Mercedes-Benz models … Read More
South Carolina Bill Would Halt Rate Increase Based on Glass Claim
January 6, 2023
A bill has been pre-filed for the 2023 Legislative Session in the South Carolina House that would prohibit insurers from raising rates based on the … Read More
BMW Recall Stems from Improperly Bonded Windshields Courtesy of Robot
November 29, 2022
BMW of North America is recalling certain 2023 X5 and X7 vehicles due to a potential risk of electrical short circuits. The underlying issue, however, … Read More
Ford F-150 Windshield Wiper Recall a Problem for Automaker Plagued with Safety Issues
November 28, 2022
Ford Motor Co. has notified federal regulators that an estimated 550,000 Ford F-150 pickup trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada may have nonworking front … Read More
Hyundai to Notify Customers of Recall on Friday, Oct. 14
October 12, 2022
Hyundai Motor America will send out safety recall notifications this week to owners of the 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisade. According to documentation submitted to the National … Read More
Extreme Heat Requires Extreme Planning for Auto Glass Industry
September 8, 2022
Triple-digit temperatures in the western United States have auto glass repair and replacement (AGRR) shops navigating the associated issue of adhesive application in high temperatures. … Read More