On April 17th, it was reported that a Tesla Model Y owner recently posted a video claiming that the rear windshield of their car suddenly shattered while driving.
In the comments section, the owner described the incident: Initially, they heard a loud bang while driving, thinking they had been rear-ended. Upon inspection, they found the glass shattered at all four corners, with the middle collapsing due to insufficient support while continuing to drive.
Concerning this incident, netizens were unsettled. Some remarked that glass shattering was normal and had a probability, advising not to vilify Tesla, but rather to ensure warranty coverage from the manufacturer.
Others speculated on the cause, questioning whether a film was applied. One person recalled a friend's experience with a film causing shattering due to shrinkage. They suggested blaming overly dark films that absorb heat excessively, leading to temperature differentials with air conditioning, ultimately resulting in glass shattering.
Regarding the former, the car owner himself claimed to have gone through more than ten cars, and not even a van exploded in his hands. However, he was countered with "Just because vans don't explode doesn't mean they won't, understand?"
As for the latter, some refer to the rear windshield of the Model Y as privacy glass, suggesting it doesn't need film. Moreover, from the pictures, there indeed seems to be no traces of film.
It's understood that since the vehicle's warranty had expired, the owner chose not to pursue the matter with the authorized dealership and instead opted for insurance coverage. Currently, it's unclear what caused the glass to shatter in this incident. Any thoughts on possible reasons for this occurrence?
