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Hyundai Service Center Leaves Glass Debris in My Creta AC Blower
On the 29th, the car was picked up and the windshield had been replaced. The same night when I was putting all the stuff back in, I decided to check all the settings for the blower system. To my utter … Continue reading
Hyundai, Kia Issue Fix for Vehicles Falling Prey to Social Media Challenge
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Hyundai and Kia will roll out “theft deterrent software” for vehicles falling victim to a TikTok social media challenge resulting in numerous broken windows and thefts. While the fix is set … Continue reading
‘Defective’ Vehicle Lawsuit Centralized in California
The Central District of California will hear a class action lawsuit alleging that certain Kia America Inc., Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Kia America vehicles contain a “defect” making them more susceptible to theft. None of the parties in the … Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Query into Hyundai Wiper Motor Recall
Hyundai Motor America’s August recall of 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles stemming from the potential failure of a wiper motor brought on by windshield obstructions such as snow and ice may not have been enough. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading
Class Action Against Kia, Hyundai Alleges ‘Defective Vehicles’
If you think you are doing more smash-and-grab fixes lately, especially on certain vehicle makes, it could be for good reason. A recent class action lawsuit brought against Kia and Hyundai alleges that certain vehicles were manufactured without engine immobilizers … Continue reading
Hyundai to Notify Customers of Recall on Friday, Oct. 14
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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there is an issue with the windshield wiper motor, which … Continue reading
First Compact SUV with ADAS is Coming Soon
Hyundai will soon be bringing new features for its to-be-updated compact SUV. Hyundai Venue facelift might be the first compact SUV to get the ADAS system. Click here to read more.
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Windshields Could Fall Out of These Three Hyundai Models
If you are currently in possession of a 2020 or 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata or 2021 Elantra, a recall has been issued for a defect about the windscreen. Click here to read more.
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Hyundai Recalls Certain Sante Fe, Sonata and Elantra Models for Improperly Bonded Windshields
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 bonded windshields. During manufacturing, the windshields may not have been bonded properly because of faulty … Continue reading
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Motional’s Robotaxis Will be Fully Driverless in Las Vegas by 2023
Motional, the autonomous vehicle company that is a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, announced the city in which it would launch its fully driverless robotaxi service in 2023, and surprise, surprise, it’s Las Vegas. Click here to … Continue reading
Hyundai Owners Allege Windshields Spontaneously Break in Class Action Complaint
Lorenzo Ford and Tina Forehand (collectively the plaintiffs) recently filed a class action complaint against Hyundai Motor America (HMA) and Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), (collectively Hyundai or defendants) in Central California. The plaintiffs allege Hyundai manufactured, marketed, distributed, and sold … Continue reading
Court Issues Final Ruling on Glenn v. Hyundai Lawsuit
A California District Court judge has issued a final ruling in the Billy Glenn v. Hyundai exploding sunroof lawsuit. The court found Hyundai responsible for covering $5.4 million in attorney’s fees as a settlement. The court also stated $5,000 are … Continue reading
Hyundai’s Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Final Hearing to Be Had
A U.S. District Court of California judge has set the date for the settlement hearing for an ongoing legal battle between Billy Glenn and Hyundai. The hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2019. The lawsuit began four years ago when … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Billy Glenn, exploding sunroofs, Hyundai, lawsuit, NHTSA, settlement hearing 1 Comment
Latest Recall Affects Hyundai
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the model’s panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed. The incorrect programming could prevent the sunroof from detecting an … Continue reading
Plaintiffs Seek Statewide Class Certification against Hyundai
Hyundai is facing a statewide class-action lawsuit, if the plaintiffs are granted certification in the 2015 case surrounding the automaker’s alleged defective panoramic sunroofs. In 2015, Billy Glenn, an Alabama resident, filed a lawsuit against the company for allegedly knowing … Continue reading
IIHS Gives Two Mid-Size SUVs “Good”-Rated Headlights
According to a recent report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than half of mid-size SUVs are not equipped with adequate headlights. While headlights are improving in respect to visibility, the study notes, “many still need to … Continue reading
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Hyundai Squabbles Over Schedule in Sunroof Lawsuit
The U.S. District Court of California has set a May 1, 2017, deadline for expert reports or declarations in support of class certification to be delivered to the court in a lawsuit over spontaneously shattering Hyundai sunroofs. In a lawsuit … Continue reading
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Hyundai Motor Addresses Complaint in Lawsuit
Alabama resident Billy Glenn filed a lawsuit against Hyundai in December 2015 in the District Court of California, alleging that the panoramic sunroof of his 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport spontaneously shattered while driving, causing glass shards to rain on … Continue reading
Hyundai Denied Motion to Dismiss Sunroof Suit
A California judge has denied Hyundai’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought against the car company for allegedly defective sunroofs. Continue reading
4 Recalls of Interest to You
From glass and lighting issues to faulty hood latches, here are four new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recalls to have on your radar. Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged AGRR, Gillig, glassBYTEs.com, Hyundai, Kia, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, Recalls, Supreme Corp. 1 Comment
Hyundai: California is Not the Right Court for Alleged Sunroof Defect Lawsuit
Hyundai argues that U.S. District Court of California is not the right jurisdiction for a lawsuit brought by vehicles owners who say the automaker’s panoramic sunroofs “spontaneously shatter.” Continue reading
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Hyundai Seeks Dismissal of Class Action Over Allegedly “Spontaneously Shattering” Sunroofs
Hyundai has asked the U.S. District Court of California to dismiss a class action lawsuit brought by vehicles owners who say the automaker’s panoramic sunroofs “spontaneously shatter.” Continue reading
Newscast: Learn the Latest on ADAS
How will Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) impact your business? Gain insight into this technology and join us as we go behind the scenes at the Novus Super Session in our newscast. And learn some of the topics on the agenda for Auto Glass Week™ 2016. Continue reading
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Class Action Filed Against Hyundai for “Spontaneously Shattering” Sunroofs
Alabama resident Billy Glenn has filed a national class action lawsuit against Hyundai in the U.S. District Court of California saying the automaker’s panoramic sunroofs “spontaneously shatter.” Continue reading
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NHTSA: 22 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 22 million vehicles were recalled in 2013 and “shattering sunroofs” was a big reason behind automotive glass-related recalls. This is the highest total since 2004 when overall recalls reached more than 30 million.
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