NHTSA Complaint #10112247 — 2003 HONDA ELEMENT VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10112247
Vehicle	2003 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	February 22, 2005
Date Filed	February 27, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

AS I GOT IN MY HONDA ELEMENT, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVERS SIDE, UP 16 INCHES ALMOST TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. NOTHING HIT MY WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A STRESS CRACK THAT IS PROBABLY POOR DESIGN ON HONDA'S PART. *JB

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