NHTSA Complaint #10821038 — 2012 DODGE AVENGER

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10821038
Vehicle	2012 DODGE AVENGER
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Date of Incident	January 18, 2015
Date Filed	January 19, 2016
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO HEAT IN THE VEHICLE TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

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