Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
9 NHTSA complaints about visibility:glass, side/rear:critical fasteners issues across 5 makes and 7 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
9 filings · 7 models · 5 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 9 ODI rows
- MODELS 7 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 5 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #470 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#470 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 7 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS severity reading
The standout signal for visibility:glass, side/rear:critical fasteners is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 9 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford F-150 against CHILD SEAT:SHIELD ASSEMBLY on filing totals before treating visibility:glass, side/rear:critical fasteners volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-150 | |
| 2 | Mercedes-Benz Clk320 | |
| 3 | KIA Optima | |
| 4 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 5 | Ford Explorer | |
| 6 | Ford Escape | |
| 7 | Chevrolet Camaro |
Recent Complaints
Rear window is held in place with a piece of trim, which is held in place by double-sided tape. It is a safety issue as the window can become dislodged and injured occupants. Ford is aware of this as
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop sign, the middle rear sliding window suddenly exploded causing shards of glass to enter the rear cabin of the
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while detailing the rear interior of the vehicle, the contact discovered water surrounding the rear windshield casing and the water was leak
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear door glass fastener installed between the V-shaped glass and the door glass had fractured. The vehicle was take
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was an abnormal movement near the rear of the vehicle. The contact became aware that the rear window was detach
2 of my windows drop when i go over a speed bump....i have already gotten the motors replaced for the windows (front driver, and back driver sides)....i don't even use the POWER up/down FOR the back w
The rear sliding glass window frame has come loose on my 2015 F-150 (4Door), twice. It is a huge safety risk as the frame and middle glass window is left hanging causing potential danger for all passe
The rear window is separating from the roof. It seems to be a common problem with certain Camaros and other type GM convertibles. The original roof was replaced on this vehicle for same problem. Th
2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUNROOF GLASS BONDING SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUNROOF WAS RUSTED. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE RUST WAS LEADING TO STRUCT
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