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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

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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

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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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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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NHTSA Launches ADAS Education Campaign

April 4, 2022

The federal agency says its research has found many drivers don’t know how even some of the most basic ADAS features work. To help combat … Read More

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Kia Motors America Issues Voluntary Recall for Windshields

March 22, 2022

Kia Motors America has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling 30,362 vehicles for inadequate bonding of windshields. Kia notified … Read More

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Tesla Recalls Nearly 27,000 Vehicles for Faulty Windshield Defrosting

February 11, 2022

Tesla is recalling some 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles after tests determined that the cabin heating system can … Read More

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Chrysler Recalls More Than 170,000 Ram Pickups for Windshield Wiper Defect

February 7, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that all 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 are affected by a defect in … Read More

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