NHTSA Complaint #10028421 — 1988 STERLING 825SL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10028421 |
| Vehicle | 1988 STERLING 825SL |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 69,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
WINDSHIELD SAFEVUE LAMINATED HPR DOT 122M 40 AS1 = THIS IS ON A 1988 STERLING (HAS BEEN REPLACED IN THE PAST). I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR WITH ONLY 69,000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD BEEN GARAGED A LOT. THE LAMINATE HAS TURNED FOGGY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. I HAVE OWNED AT LEAST 60 CARS SINCE 1951 AND NEVER HAD ONE TURN FOGGY LIKE THIS. IN SUNLIGHT IT LOOKS LIKE A 'DIRTY WINDSHIELD' BUT AT NIGHT IT GLARES AND LOOKS 'STEAMED UP'. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND A LOCAL DEALER. THIS IS A DANGEROUS WINDSHIELD!*AK