Issue ID | 967807 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10501199 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 03/03/13 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | New 2012 toyota prius plug-in. Visibility through front windshield is blurry - particularly noticeable at night when light sources are viewed through the windshield. Light sources produce multiple images (up to two additional) below the original light source. Problem is also noticeable during daylight hours, particularly during cloudy conditions. Ghosting effect worse at a distance, does not seem to occur when light source is very close to vehicle (for example within 10 feet). Ghosting effect is quite noticeable at night. I am worried that the problem may cause headaches, visual fatigue, and accidents. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | JTDKN3DP0C3XXXXXX |
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 | 25 |
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