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2002 Volvo S40 Visibility Windshield Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	388456
Internal NHTSA #	768696
Manufacurer	Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2002
File date	29/06/24
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	There is a dangerous reflection of the taupe dash off the windshield of my new volvo, which the company has refused to acknowledge. Others have noticed this as well: see www. Volvospy. Com. This creates a very dangerous situation in daylight, so much so that the glare in daylight, present when the sun is shining and even on an overcast day, prevents one from an unobstructed view. The company's response to my complaint was our vehicles meet or exceed all united states specifications for safety brfore they are released to customers is there a specification for the amount of glare allowed? Further, they say that they can not be responsible for when and the way i drive, but with all due respect. I'm sure i'm not the only one who drives in daylight hours. The dealer suggests that i cover the dash with a dark colored material, which does, indeed, cut the glare; others have suggested wearing polarized sunglasses, which also works. But neither of these suggestions is satisfactory, especially in a new car. Are you aware of this problem? And do you have any suggestions? This is not a trivial problem. The glare is almost blinding at times. Check it out and see what i mean. Dt
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARBLEHEAD, MA
VIN pattern	YV1VS29532FXXXXXX
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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	01/07/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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2002 Volvo S40 Visibility Windshield Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Volvo S40 Visibility Windshield Problems, Complaints and Defects

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