Issue ID | 1187717 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10722497 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 07/03/15 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At night, the top 1/3rd of the windshield causes double vision of lights. This occurs for all headlights, taillights, signal lights, and streetlights. This doesn't occur lower in the windshield, but it's unavoidable for taller drivers (i'm over 6' tall). This does occur the entire width of the windshield. It doesn't occur with any of the side windows. It also did not occur in a previous 2013 tacoma that i owned. I've verified this with the dealership (kearny mesa toyota, san diego ca). They were able to reproduce the issue in my brand new vehicle. They have also reproduced this in 3 other brand new 2015 toyota tacomas on their lot. They have stated that this is simply the way the windshield is manufactured. This is a serious night time safety issue that appears to be inherent in all 2015 tacomas. It seems to me that the state of california would refuse to issue me a drivers license if i told them i had night time double vision. It can't be acceptable that it's built into a vehicle. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | 5TFTU4GN1FXXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | 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 |
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