A windshield mounting assembly, comprising a windshield that is adapted to be arranged on an associated vehicle frame, the windshield comprising at least one edge that is provided with at least one lateral recess; at least one mounting frame that is attached to the windshield and adapted for mounting of the windshield to the associated vehicle frame, the mounting frame comprising at least one fastener receiving opening that is arranged in the region of the lateral recess and adapted to receive an associated frame fastener; and a bonding interface that is arranged at least partially between the edge of the windshield and the mounting frame, the bonding interface attaching the edge to the mounting frame.