I went up north last weekend and guess what? Two chips in the windshield. I seen it happen. Two tiny rocks thrown from a truck going the other direction. They hardly made a noise yet managed to chip. I know the windshield is fairly straight but so are a lot of other vehicle windshields.
It can be fixed/ replaced but at this rate I will need a new windshield every two weeks. I think we should all get together and put some pressure on Toyota to recall these things. (the windshield, not the truck)
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Re:windshield
Date: 2007/01/27 01:47
By: phil369
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Dean - Lots of luck with that idea! I wrote to Toyota and included statistics from another board showing a high incidence of cracked windshields. I also mentioned the unusually high cost of the windshield. They basically said they sympathize and recommend staying 2 vehicle lengths behind any trucks - honest that's what they wrote. They also confirm an MSRP of $1093 for the glass alone. Add installation and the mouldings - which are damaged in 9 of 10 installs and you could be up near $1700.
My feeling was that if I wanted to pursue it - I would need legal representation, a large number of co-complainants, and a class action process. Hopefully some local glass manufacturers will mass produce them and lower the costs.
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Re:windshield
Date: 2007/01/27 04:18
By: dean_af
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I wonder how they would advise us on avoiding oncoming traffic? I guess we could drive in the ditch or shoulder?
I'm going to do a self repair and see how damaged it will get.
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