Tesla Recalls 1.1 Million Cars for Incorrect Automatic Window Operation

Farmers Insurance Assisting Customers Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Farmers Insurance has deployed its high-tech Mobile Claims Centers (MCCs) and established relief sites in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte, FL, where customers impacted by Hurricane Ian can meet directly with Farmers claims representatives who specialize in catastrophe response.

Customers in the area who sustained damage as a result of the storm can visit one of the MCC locations below to file a claim and receive in-person assistance:

Fort Myers: 4301 Edison Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET

Port Charlotte: Port Charlotte Town Center, 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET. Disaster response nonprofit Operation BBQ Relief is also onsite in Port Charlotte serving hot meals to those in need.

Check Twitter.com/ FarmersResponse for the latest updates on Farmers relief site locations. Impacted customers can also file claims by:

Visiting Farmers.com, Foremost.com or BristolWest. com

Calling their agent

Calling the 24-hour claims center:

Farmers and Foremost claim contact number: 1-800-435-7764

Bristol West customers can call 1-800-274-7865 for assistance

Farmers GroupSelect Auto & Home customers can call 1-800854-6011 to report a claim

Spanish-language claims assistance is available to Farmers customers by calling: 877-RECLAMO (877-732-5266)

Customers can also use their Farmers, Foremost or Bristol West mobile app

For persons with a hearing or speech disability, please dial 711 to reach the federal Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

For more information about Farmers Insurance and its catastrophe response efforts, visit https://www.farmers.com/ catastrophe/

— Source: Farmers Insurance

By Andrei Nedelea

InsideEVs

Tesla has announced a recall for 1.1 million vehicles built between 2017 and 2022 for a problem with the automatic windows, which may not stop when they detect an obstruction.

This means the windows, which go up automatically, may may cause an injury and as such they do not comply with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety guidelines for power-operated windows.

The NHTSA deems this a safety risk, which Tesla will have to address, although no warranty claims or injuries were reported as a result of defect.

Tesla described the problem: “A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.”

Tesla said it will correct the issue via an over-the-air update it plans to roll out sometime in the next few months. Owners will be notified via mail Nov. 15.

Vehicles affected by this recall are the 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, 2021-2022 Model S and 2021-2022 Model X.

This is the latest of several big U.S. recalls Tesla announced this year, for issues like a seat belt chime malfunction, the removal of the “Boombox” feature and display issues while charging.

Elsewhere, Teslas were recalled for different problems, like a glitchy automatic emergency call system in Germany and Model 3 and Model Y heat pump issues in China.

Driven Glass Attends Auto Glass Week

Driven Glass, home to a portfolio of iconic brands like Jack Morris Auto Glass, Auto Glass Now and All Star Glass, took the stage at Auto Glass Week to share its story about the rapid expansion of its auto glass services network through organic growth and acquisitions.

Driven Glass also took home top honors, winning Auto Glass Repair and Replacement’s (AGRR) top retailer award.

The 2022 Auto Glass Week, held Sept. 14-16 in San Antonio, TX, marked the first official presence of Driven Glass at the event, where it displayed its ever-growing family of auto glass brands, portfolio of glass services and career potential as part of the growing Driven Glass business.

Mars Shah, president, Driven Glass, and Michael Lopez, president, Auto Glass Now, led a discussion Sept. 16, “Working with Other Auto-Related Companies to Drive Business.”

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