NHTSA Complaint #10732598 — 2009 LEXUS IS

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10732598
Vehicle	2009 LEXUS IS
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	April 7, 2015
Date Filed	July 8, 2015
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

MY DASH BOARD IS MELTING. IT IS REALLY STICKY AND PRODUCE A GLARE ON WINDSHIELD WHEN DRIVING IN THE DIRECTION OF SUN. IT IS BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER YEARS AND MODELS. RECALL SHOULD BE REEVALUATED TO INCLUDE ALL CARS EFFECTED BY THIS DEFECT.

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