Why is a cracked or improperly installed windshield dangerous?
A. A cracked or improperly installed windshield can be a danger to you and your passenger’s safety. The windshield prevents passengers from being ejected during an accident. It is an important barrier and a cracked or poorly installed windshield can fail during a collision or roll over allowing passengers to be ejected. Also, your windshield is a “backstop” for the passenger side air bags. A cracked windshield lacks the structural integrity necessary to absorb the force of a deployed airbag. Finally, your windshield supports the roof. It is designed to prevent the roof from crushing you in a roll over accident. A cracked windshield may fail to support the roof if the car flips over, causing severe injury or death to occupants.
