NHTSA Complaint #10632969 — 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 VISIBILITY/WIPER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10632969
Vehicle	2010 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	September 1, 2013
Date Filed	September 13, 2014
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

MY DASHBOARD BEGAN TO MELT, AND HAS CONTINUED TO DO SO SINCE. THE DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND COLLECTIONS DUST AND GRIM. THE MELTED MATERIAL HAS A GLOSSY SHINE WHICH REFLECTS A BRIGHT GLARE INTO THE DRIVERS EYES AND ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. IT IS COSMETICALLY UNATTRACTIVE AND CAUSES A DRIVING HAZARD WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. *TR

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