7 On Your Side Wants Emails Re: Windshield Problems

[RonDeF]

There is a typo,

The correct email address is rmclaughlin@wjla.com it was missing the "i" in his last name.

[ridgerunner2021]

E-mail sent, thanks.
Correction E-mail NOT sent.
This address is NO good. rmclaughln@wjla.com
Please make corrections.
I noticed the I is missing in Mclaughlin. Could that be the problem?

I tried again. E-MAIL SENT. Thanks

[RonDeF]

FLWakeBd,

There are a lot more than 300, read all of the windshield threads, it takes a long time to go through all of them and count them.

[FJ4GD]

email sent

[thenookie]

RonDeF previously said:

FLWakeBd,

There are a lot more than 300, read all of the windshield threads, it takes a long time to go through all of them and count them.

Glad to know ....phew...

Thanks again for setting this up !!!

[65-fj45]

Done!

[JimmyHoops]

FLWakeBd previously said:

OK, I'm sure I will be completely flamed, banned and tortured over this, but I can not stay off my soapbox. WTF is wrong with the news / people? No shootings to sensationalize this week? Let's make a big deal out of cracked glass that travels at 70+mph at an approximate 55 degree angle. Personally, I would have an issue with driving down the road and having my engine fall out, but a broken windshield? Get a life! Ask a Jeep driver how often they crack a windshield. I would prefer 7 On My Side to do a story about the the sacrafices our soliders and their families are making. I chose to purchase my FJ which I truly enjoy; whining about its shortcomings is not going make it better!!! Thanks

When...and I mean WHEN (not if) you replace your windshield in your FJ and get a massive dose of sticker shock from the bill (hopefully your insurance will cover it), you will change your tune! At 1,700.00+ (my out the door price for replacement) for a windshield, one may stand a chance on getting dropped from the insurance company if replacement happens too often.

I'm glad that 7 on your side is getting involved. Not all news that is worthy to be aired need be tragic or involve death. This is a safety issue and not a cosmetic one. And for your information, 7 On Your Side is a consumer advocacy investigative department of WJLA. If you haven't seen the broadcast, then you wouldn't know...I don't fault you for this.

This is not a bunch of people seeking reparations for a "weak link" in the FJ's armor, rather a group of owners who seek a better solution from Toyota over an aparent safety issue.

BTW, you've lost your rant privledges once you break your window. After all, it's not a matter of "if", only "when" it does happen.

[GrimsGarage]

RonDeF previously said:

FLWakeBd,

There are a lot more than 300, read all of the windshield threads, it takes a long time to go through all of them and count them.

In my post I referenced the FJ poll located on the home page and stated approximately 300. There are currently 1316 votes with 29.26% broken. According to my math that equates to 385.0616 so, I stand corrected and will round up to 400. I do not have time nor do I care to read all of the windshield threads.

[Badger]

My windshield hasn't cracked yet but I keep as much distance from others as possible and fingers crossed. It's nerve racking after reading all the threads about cracking and chips. Makes me cringe every time I see a truck approaching from the other direction; stones or other debris seem to fly my way each time and the loud report against the windshield leads me to believe it's only a matter of time. With that said, I hope this will get Toyota's attention so they at least offer a warranty for cracking and paint chips. Sometimes you just have to be verbal. I really like my FJ and would not change my mind about the purchase but do believe consumers have rights.

[jwh86]

email sent.