Safety News Archives
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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