Issue ID | 813029 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10352654 |
Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | TL |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 27/08/10 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The lower part of the dashboard, at mid level on the left and right sides next to the vent openings, is finished with a reflective material that causes severe side mirror glare when driving with sunlight coming from the rear. The glare is so bad, that it creates a blind spot in the side view mirror. When this happens, the glare almost completely covers the entire surface of the mirror, making it impossible to see whatever might be in the next lane or behind. In an emergency situation, if you come across something in the road and must change lanes, if you look into the mirror, you can't see what is in the lane next to you because of the glare. This could lead to an accident, particularly if there is not enough time to turn and look. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
VIN pattern | 19UUA96549AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 11 |
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