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Lucid just released a position statement requiring pre- and post-repair 3D structural measurement reports for all frame work. If you're working on Lucids, this is non-negotiable starting now. Meanwhile, NHTSA confirmed an 11th death from banned counterfeit airbag inflators found in a Chevy Equinox.
Lucid released a position statement requiring approved digital 3D measurement reports before and after structural repair work. No exceptions. If you touch the frame, you document it with an approved system. This applies to all Lucid models currently in the field.
Mark says: Verify your 3D measuring system is Lucid-approved before the next Lucid frame job lands. Add it to your estimate SOP.
Source: Repairer Driven News →
NHTSA confirmed an 11th fatality from a counterfeit Chinese airbag inflator that ruptured during an Aug. 27 crash in Dallas. This is the first confirmed inflator found in a Chevrolet Equinox. The part was banned by NHTSA earlier this year. Counterfeit airbags remain a critical safety issue across the used parts supply chain.
Mark says: Pull the counterfeit airbag parts list and post it in your parts room. Train every tech on source verification before any airbag install.
Source: CollisionWeek →
More ADAS and connected-vehicle features are behind an uptick in federal 'park outside' recalls, not just EV batteries. Washington Post investigation found that advanced safety systems, connectivity hardware, and sensor tech are creating new failure modes that require vehicles to be isolated outside dealerships during repairs. This trend will accelerate as ADAS becomes standard.
Mark says: Check every intake for active NHTSA recalls and flag 'park outside' cases early. Communicate hold time to the customer before they drop the keys.
Source: Repairer Driven News →
Farmers is proactively informing policyholders that ADAS systems increase repair complexity and cost. The carrier is setting expectations around calibration labor, extended timelines, and higher parts costs tied to advanced safety features. This signals insurers are preparing to justify higher supplements tied to ADAS work.
Mark says: Document every ADAS calibration on every estimate. When Farmers calls to negotiate, cite their own customer communication about ADAS complexity.
Source: BodyShop Business →
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime. The legislation aims to improve safety for drivers and lower car insurance costs by targeting organized crash schemes. If passed, it would create federal enforcement teeth beyond state-level prosecution.
Mark says: Nothing changes today, but stay alert for staged collision patterns at intake. Document suspicious claims and report them to your adjuster.
Source: Repairer Driven News →
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