Issue ID | 995930 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10525327 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 17/07/13 |
Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The 2013 honda accord lx driver's side mirror has an outer segment designed to provide a wider view of the road to correct for blind spots. However, the design is self-defeating. The outer segment shows more area, but, to accomplish this, it compacts the field of view causing a confusing distortion. Additionally, the outer segment may appear out of focus to drivers wearing eye glasses. This issue was reported today by phone to honda customer service and a statement was taken by a representative. A more appropriate design for the driver' |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEW HAVEN, MO |
VIN pattern | 1HGCR2F31DAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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