Tag Archives: Windshield

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

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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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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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FMCSA Expands Windshield Area for Vehicle Safety Technology

March 10, 2022

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a final rule in the Federal Register on Monday, March 7, that will streamline the process. The rule, … Read More

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Volvo Issues New Position Statement on Windshield Replacement

February 16, 2022

Volvo Car USA LLC has issued a statement that all windshield replacements on Volvo vehicles must be performed “according to Volvo standards at an authorized … Read More

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Hyundai Recalls Certain Sante Fe, Sonata and Elantra Models for Improperly Bonded Windshields

January 19, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall in late December for certain 2020-2021 Hyundai Sante Fe, 2021 Sonata and Elantra vehicles for improperly … Read More

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Mustang Mach-E 2021 Recalled for Improperly Bonded Windshields

September 28, 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall Sept. 14 for the inadequate front windshield bonding in the Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021. Ford specifically … Read More

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Ford Recalls 5,000 Mach-Es in Canada Over Loose Windshield, Roof

September 22, 2021

Owners of affected vehicles will have their windshields reinstalled and panoramic roofs glued properly at Ford dealers . . . The first recall (Manufacturer Recall … Read More

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Safety First: Glass Recalls Announced in Several Vehicle Models

July 20, 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration alerted consumers Monday about safety recalls on windshields and windows in certain vehicle models which require repair as soon … Read More

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Settlement Reached in Subaru Class Action Windshield Lawsuit

April 15, 2021

A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit against car manufacturer Subaru that alleged that the windshields of certain vehicles were prone to … Read More

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