NHTSA Complaint #10865443 — 2011 MAZDA MAZDA3

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10865443
Vehicle	2011 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	May 14, 2012
Date Filed	May 17, 2016
Mileage	495 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

HEADLIGHT SEAL FAILURE; WATER CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE). OCCURS AFTER A CAR WASH, A DRIVE IN THE RAIN, DRIZZLE OR DOWNPOUR IN HIGHWAY OR CITY. ROAD ILLUMINATION DIMINISHED FROM WATER CONDENSATION.

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