Issue ID | 732949 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10278680 |
Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | TL |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 28/07/09 |
Component | VISIBILITY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This problem has not created an accident, but it has the potential to cause accidents. The gunmetal trim inserted into the left and right lower sides of the dash create a blinding glare in the rear view mirrors on sunny days. The glare is so bad, it covers nearly all of the surface of the left hand mirror, so when changing lanes from right to left, the driver will miss seeing a car in the left lane because of the glare. It is even more pronounced for a car that may be in the blind spot. Same is true, but not as bad, as the right lane. I had to cover up the trim by covering it with a black cloth taped to the gunmetal trim. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111111 |
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 | 18/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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