NHTSA Complaint #10470647 — 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10470647
Vehicle	2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	August 3, 2012
Date Filed	August 14, 2012
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME PANELING ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASHBOARD WAS CAUSING MOMENTARILY BLINDNESS WHEN THE SUN OR LIGHT REFLECTED OFF THE CHROME. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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