Glass Installation and ADAS – The Game is Changing
October 30, 2019
From the dawn of the automotive age up until around the early 1970s, a windshield’s job was simple – keep rain and snow away from the car’s occupants.
From the dawn of the automotive age up until around the early 1970s, a windshield’s job was simple – keep rain and snow away from the car’s occupants.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a new recall. More than 250,000 BMW of North America (BMW) models are being recalled. The NHTSA states the issue may affect driver visibility and increase the risk for an accident.
Visibility and structure were two areas of concern highlighted in recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The companies involved are Mazda North American Operations (Mazda), Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino), and BYD Coach & Bus (BYD). READ MORE
There is a new recall you should be aware of, courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Certain Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) 2019 Crosstrek vehicles have been found to have issues that impact the industry.
In the recent issue of Ford’s On Target newsletter, aimed at Ford and Lincoln wholesalers and the collision repair industry, the auto maker details the importance of “proper fixed glass repairs.” Ford Motor Company’s Senior Damageability Engineer Gerry Bonanni was interviewed regarding the proper repair procedure for vehicle fixed glass, and the important role it plays. Bonanni went so far as to say that skipping of a step or not following procedures exactly could result in “catastrophic results.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Wednesday issued advance notices of proposed rulemaking on the removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers to the safe introduction of automated driving systems (ADS) vehicles in the United States.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two new recalls that directly impact the auto glass industry. The auto manufacturers involved are Motor Coach Industries (MCI) and PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR).
General Motors (GM) issued a recall for select 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans today. GM says that the recall is due to “incorrect window glass” that was installed.
There is a new recall you should be aware of, courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Certain Daimler Vans USA, LLC vehicle makes have been found to have issues that impact the industry.
Representatives from Allstate Insurance and Safelite spoke at the Rhode Island Committee on Corporations hearing last week to voice concerns over vague language in proposed legislation regarding calibration. The two pieces of legislation referenced throughout the hearing were House Bill 6104 and Senate Bill 850. Both, if passed, would impact how repairs are done within the state and have the same section related to aftermarket glass and calibrations.