NHTSA Complaint #10726498 — 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10726498 |
| Vehicle | 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 50,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING IN WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE DASHBOARD CHANGED FROM MATTE TO GLOSSY. AS A RESULT, THE DASHBOARD MELTED AND CAUSED A GLARE THAT OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
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