NHTSA Complaint #10232503 — 2007 KENWORTH T300

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KENWORTH T300. WHEN THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE WINDSHIELD DETACHED FROM THE BODY STRUCTURE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. HE WAS VERY CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF THE WINDSHIELD DETACHING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 10,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DESIGN OF THE GASKET THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO HOLD THE GLASS TO THE TRUCK. THE WINDSHIELD WAS HELD IN PLACE BY A LARGE RUBBER GASKET. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE MANUFACTURER WAS LOOKING TO CUT INSTALLATION TIME AND COST WITHOUT DEVELOPING A NEW WINDSHIELD. UPDATED 07/15/08