NHTSA Complaint #10198663 — 2006 SCION XB

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10198663
Vehicle	2006 SCION XB
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	December 8, 2006
Date Filed	August 6, 2007
Mileage	1,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SCION XB. HE STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO CRACKS AND STRESS. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THERE A DESIGNED FLAW WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE DESIGN FLAW AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 30,200 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1500. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ

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