Safety News Archives

New Subaru Outback and Impreza Recall – Windshields Could Detach in a Crash

October 3, 2022

Subaru of America is recalling specific new 2022 Outback midsize SUV and 2022 Impreza compact models for improper windshield attachment. The National Highway Traffic Safety … Read More

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Tesla to Recall Nearly 1.1 Million Vehicles over Window Automatic Reversal System

September 27, 2022

Tesla Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will perform a free-of-charge, over-the-air (OTA) software update with respect to the … Read More

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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

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NHTSA Considers Allowing Vehicles without ‘Transparent Glass’

August 31, 2022

The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has extended the Public Comment period to September 21 on petitions that Ford and General Motors filed in July … Read More

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Ford Issues Recall for Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding on 2022 Broncos, Rangers

June 30, 2022

More than 63,000 Ford 2022 Broncos and Rangers are potentially affected by inadequate windshield bonding, resulting in the manufacturer issuing a recall for the vehicles. … Read More

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Ford Issues Positioning Statement on Glass

May 2, 2022

During windshield and side glass replacement and performing collision repairs requiring repair to the front and/or rear window channels on Ford vehicles, it is important … Read More

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Ford Voluntarily Recalls Nearly 40,000 Transit Vans for Windshield Detachment

April 8, 2022

April brings another recall for vehicle owners. This time Ford voluntarily recalls certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vans for a safety concern with the … Read More

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General Motors Recalls Certain Equinox and GMC Models due to Windshield Wiper Failure

April 5, 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing … Read More

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President’s Budget Includes $18.1 Million for ADAS Research

April 4, 2022

This week, The Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023). A hefty $105 billion will go to the … Read More

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Is it Legal to Drive with a Broken Sunroof?

April 4, 2022

Breaking your car’s sunroof is undoubtedly a frustrating experience, especially if it appears to have broken spontaneously. However, it’s not the worst thing in the … Read More

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