On April 9^{th, Toyota and General Motors recalled over 660,000 cars in order to repair a defect in the side window hardware. The recall applies to 2003-2004 models with power windows.About 540,000 Toyota Matrixes and Corollas as well as about 123,000 Pontiac Vibes were recalled.The recalled vehicles can be taken to a Toyota or General Motors dealer. The dealer will replace the bolts that hold both the driver and passenger side windows in place.}

The bolts are known to loosen and detach.

In February, The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that the defect causes the windows to become inoperable and sometimes shatter. This can lead to injuries and car wrecks.

Over 500 complaints have been received by both the auto manufacturers and the NHTSA. About 36 of the complaints claimed that injuries resulted from the defect and there has been at least one accident. The NHTSA stated that the defect can be attributed to about 12,000 warrantee claims as well.

There are car wreck attorneys currently working on cases in which serious injury has resulted due to car wrecks caused by auto defects.

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