New Vehicle Safety Concerns After Windshield Replacement

As driving becomes more automated and drivers rely on built-in safety measures to avoid accidents and maneuver a vehicle, the importance of maintaining the related cameras and sensors also increases. Systems related to “Advanced Driver(s) Assistance Systems” or ADAS, play a critical role in the safety of the vehicle occupants and applications like lane departure warning. When repairing elements of a vehicle like a windshield replacement, the ADAS camera must be re-calibrated to ensure proper function.

When Does The ADAS Camera Need Calibration?

Windshield replacement is common after it is damaged due to impact with things like pebbles, gravel, rocks and other forms of a collision. Ensuring that you get a windshield replacement or repair is key to avoiding arrests or getting involved in even more serious accidents. It is worth noting that vehicles that are designed with ADAS may require camera calibration after their windshields have been replaced. This is done to guarantee they function optimally. According to the auto repair specialists at Ryan G. Motorworks, repairs after minor vehicle collisions, suspension adjustments and anytime the ADAS camera is disconnected or disturbed should trigger a re-calibration.

Reports Have Highlighted The Importance of Calibration

In the recent weeks there have been reports of a Novia Scotia man who got a windshield repair without properly being sensitized on the importance of calibration related hazards. The individual was quite furious after learning of the dangers that he constantly faces on the roads due to the service provider’s negligence.

In a follow-up story the CBN.ca news network published a story about Mike Ash of Conception Bay, Newfoundland who also had problems with his vehicle’s windshield and had it replaced. When interviewed he said that he constantly felt like the vehicle’s steering wheel was pulling him to the general direction of approaching traffic. This essentially proves that windshield calibration is a vital part of ensuring that the vehicle is in good shape and that it adheres to standard safety standards.

While on the same story Mike went ahead to explain the auto repair company did not give any details regarding ADAS camera calibration that is necessary after windshield repair. He went ahead to say the windshield replacement company did indeed have a look at the camera but never took the time to re-calibrate it.

After your new windshield is installed, it’s important for vehicle owners to have their ADAS camera calibrated by a company like The Windshield Calibration Center.