Tailgate Glass shattered
03-31-17, 09:14 AM
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Tailgate Glass shattered
Much to my disappointment the Tailgate Glass shattered possibly to weather change & high winds?
Vandalism is ruled out, the glass collapsed when I opened the tailgate.
Fortunately have insurance coverage although with $250. out of my pocket,
Anyone experience this?
Vandalism is ruled out, the glass collapsed when I opened the tailgate.
Fortunately have insurance coverage although with $250. out of my pocket,
Anyone experience this?
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03-31-17, 09:48 AM
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wow, that sucks. at least the insurance is covering it.
I've heard of this happening to various makes/model something about the layered glass and extreme mixed temps between the layers (outside glass, inside glass, and the defroster in the middle)
I've heard of this happening to various makes/model something about the layered glass and extreme mixed temps between the layers (outside glass, inside glass, and the defroster in the middle)
03-31-17, 10:53 AM
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The Auto Glass outfit put a band aid (plastic) for now....
never heard of this happening on any vehicle.
I suppose the good news is the new Tailgate Glass should last for the life of the RX.
never heard of this happening on any vehicle.
I suppose the good news is the new Tailgate Glass should last for the life of the RX.
03-31-17, 11:43 AM
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https://community.cartalk.com/t/spon...r-window/80935
http://adventureautoglass.com/auto-g...ng-real-story/
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03-31-17, 12:41 PM
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Interesting read...
I experienced a similar mystery in the past with plastic, the plastic piece didn't break as a chunk but crumbled in tiny pieces like dust, which was odd.
Read that plastic can decompose over time, although as far as the Tailgate Glass goes, there may have been a little crack not so noticeable on tinted glass...
then the glass decides it's now or maybe later.
I experienced a similar mystery in the past with plastic, the plastic piece didn't break as a chunk but crumbled in tiny pieces like dust, which was odd.
Read that plastic can decompose over time, although as far as the Tailgate Glass goes, there may have been a little crack not so noticeable on tinted glass...
then the glass decides it's now or maybe later.
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03-31-17, 03:31 PM
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That happened to a friend's older Suburban in Florida. Don't remember if it was a particularly hot day, but I passed his car in the parking lot and the window was shattered. Nothing was stolen or damaged otherwise. Think there had been a history on that model...?
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03-31-17, 03:50 PM
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Could be, particularly with defroster there. Tempered glass though, maybe it had a knick in the glass on the edge too. Tempered glass is very strong, except around its edges. Sorry to hear about it 05RX, what a bummer.
03-31-17, 03:59 PM
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03-31-17, 04:42 PM
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From the video above it is mentioned tempered glass could shatter within 10 to 20 years if there was a slight defect in manufacturing process.
Maybe equivalent to tempered glass with a possible defect from outdoors abuse, then add extreme cold to heat from the defroster.
Maybe equivalent to tempered glass with a possible defect from outdoors abuse, then add extreme cold to heat from the defroster.
03-31-17, 08:11 PM
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I remember a few threads in the GX forums that mentioned rear hatch glasses shattering randomly.
As an aside, the physics surrounding tempered glass is interesting. Here's a video showing how the smallest piece of ceramic (from a spark plug) can shatter a window.
As an aside, the physics surrounding tempered glass is interesting. Here's a video showing how the smallest piece of ceramic (from a spark plug) can shatter a window.
04-05-17, 04:17 AM
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The Tailgate Glass finally replaced, hopefully this doesn't happen to anyone else.....
fortunately covered with insurance ($250 deductible), the final bill $1,900.
including a new rear wiper motor.
$250. for the above (new) was money well spent at the end of the day.
fortunately covered with insurance ($250 deductible), the final bill $1,900.
$250. for the above (new) was money well spent at the end of the day.
04-05-17, 06:18 AM
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Technically the wiper motor is a part associated with the tailgate glass, that was my argument for it to be approved by my insurance co.....
get out your hammer RedGemini.
get out your hammer RedGemini.