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Case Closed – Parties Agree to Settle Out of Court on Defective Windshield Suit
The ongoing class action lawsuit, originally filed by Hakeem Hasan in Illinois Federal Court, against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is over, as the judge has dismissed the case. The 2019 suit centered on Hasan’s allegations that Honda was … Continue reading
Judges Deny Class Certification in Honda Lawsuit
A panel of judges denied an appeal which had sought to gain class action status in a lawsuit against Honda Motor Co. (Honda). The lawsuit alleged Honda sold its Pilots with defective power windows. Circuit Court Judges Johnnie Rawlinson and … Continue reading
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Tagged Class Action Lawsuit, Glenn Akhavein, Honda, Honda Pilot, Phyllis Grodzitsky
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Honda CR-V Structural Defect Concerns Prompt Class Action Lawsuit
Honda is under fire this month after a customer filed a class action lawsuit against the company alleging that a structural defect led to a spontaneous break in the windshield on a Honda CR-V. The plaintiff, Hakeem Hasan, filed the … Continue reading
Earnhardt Honda Will Replace Chipped or Cracked Windshields for No Cost
Earnhardt Honda is offering drivers the chance to get their windshields repaired for no cost. According to the company, even if customers don’t have glass coverage on their insurance, it will work with them to find the best possible options. … Continue reading
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Tagged chipped windshield, cracked windshield, Earnhardt Honda, Honda
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Honda States New Requirements for Post Collision Diagnostic and Scan Tools
Honda recently released new language for its requirements for minimum diagnostic scans, inspections and calibrations done on vehicles following a collision. A main highlight featured the need to calibrate vehicles with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). “In addition, these … Continue reading
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Tagged Calibration, Honda, Honda statement, scan tools
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Loss of Visibility Soon May Be the Root for Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recalls that affect driver visibility. The two vehicle makes included in the recall are Mercedes Benz and Honda–thousands of vehicle owners are affected by these recalls. More than three hundred 2018 … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018 Honda Accord, 2019 Honda Insight, C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, Honda, loss of visibility, Mercedes-Benz, NHTSA, Recall
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Honda Aftermarket Parts Might Affect ADAS Features for Models
Aftermarket parts are commonly used in many auto glass repair shops, but some parts could affect how Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), features work, according to Honda. A recently revised statement from Honda showed possible issues for its drivers if … Continue reading
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Tagged ADAS, aftermarket parts, Glass repair shops, Honda, HUD, HUD windshield, OE, winshield
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Honda: Common Repairs Call for Recalibration; Third-Party Tools Not Yet Approved
Even common repairs on a Honda vehicle require a recalibration of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and, so far, only the auto manufacturer’s tool has been approved for the procedure—something every auto glass technician would be interested in. This … Continue reading
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Tagged ADAS, Honda, recalibration, windshield
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Lawsuit against State Farm Highlights Insurer’s Influence on Auto Repairs
“Greedy insurance companies have been bullying auto body shops into fixing damaged vehicles with unsafe practices and materials for decades,” said attorney Todd Tracy, who recently filed a lawsuit against State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance on behalf of his clients … Continue reading
Lawsuits Highlight the Influence Auto Insurers Have Over Auto Repairs
John Eagle Collision Center, a Texas auto body shop, is in the midst of a $1 million lawsuit for alleged negligence due to a repair of a 2010 Honda Fit roof. According to court documents, the collision center neglected to … Continue reading
Honda Issues Recall on Vehicles With Takata Airbag Inflator
Honda has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a possible defect of certain 2003 Honda Accord Coupe models equipped with a four-cylinder engine. If frontal passenger airbags have been replaced, the replacement may have included a defective … Continue reading
Pickup Drivers Being Left in the Dark
With all the recent attention on Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), one basic safety feature – headlights – seems to be coming up short. Continue reading
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Tagged ADAS, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, IIHS, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Nissan
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Honda Requires OE Replacement Windshields for Some Models with Driver Assist, Safety Systems
Original Equipment (OE) replacement windshields are necessary for certain Honda and Acura models, according to the automaker. “While non-OE parts may look the same and fit in the same physical space on the vehicle, their use may present unforeseen circumstances causing the driver assist or other safety systems to operate abnormally or not at all,” according a statement by Honda. Continue reading
Honda’s Attorneys Respond to Second-Amended Complaint Over Alleged Window Regulator Defect
Honda has filed a motion in the U.S. Central District Court of California, western division, denying plaintiffs’ claims in a master class action complaint which alleges some of the automaker’s vehicles have defective window regulators. In the case, Grodzitsky versus American Honda Motor Co., the plaintiffs argue the window regular defect results in the sidelite falling into the door frame or becoming stuck in the fully-open position. Continue reading
Judge Denies in Part and Approves in Part Honda’s Motion to Dismiss Class Action Complaint
A judge in the U.S. Central District Court of California, Western division, recently denied in part and approved in part Honda’s motion to dismiss a master class action complaint which alleges some of the automaker’s vehicles have defective window regulators. Continue reading