NHTSA Complaint #10537156 — 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10537156
Vehicle	2013 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	August 10, 2013
Date Filed	August 25, 2013
Mileage	800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

THERE IS A SEVERE DIFFRACTION EFFECT THROUGH THE LAMINATED WINDSHIELD. BRIGHT LIGHTS ARE TRIPLED. THIS IS LIKELY CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER BETWEEN THE GLASS. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. *TR

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