Issue ID | 964610 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10498150 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 03/12/12 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2012 prius has serious defect in the windshield lamination. Bright light sources are tripled at night. A ghost image appears above and below the original light source. Light sources may be, headlights, taillights, signal lights, and even reflected lights off certain road signs. As you approach the light source, the two ghost images will merge into the primary light source. The safety hazard are extreme eye fatigue at night, and severe visual distortion that is directly related to the brightness of the light source. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WYLIE, TX |
VIN pattern | JTDKN3DU6C1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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