| Issue ID | 664209 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10218902 |
| Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 22/02/08 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have noticed that the polymer headlight outer surface/lens of my 2001 honda crv has started to discolor/haze/craze thus reducing the illumination of the road way. I have noticed this same condition with numerous other vehicles both foreign and domestic. Is there a requirement that the materials used for headlight lenses ( as well as the internal reflectors ) be able to remain clear for any particular number of years/mileage? Should dealers/service shops/smog check shops/law enforcement agencies/etc. Monitor vehicles and notify the drivers/owners that the lenses have deteriorated to a degree that they may be considered a safety hazard and should/must be replaced? If there are certification of durability/minimum useful lifetime requirements placed on equipment/vehicle manufacturers; and these lenses are not meeting them, should dealers etc. Be required to replace them with more durable versions? A suggested investigative starting point would be to look at your own headlight lenses and those of other vehicles you pass on the roads. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN LEANDRO, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 21/11/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Dealer's name | SAN LEANDRO HONDA |
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