2012 Honda Accord Complaint — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE (ODI 10520694)
I HAVE FOUND THAT AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHT SENSOR OVERCOMPENSATES WHEN DETECTING HEADLIGHT BEAMS CAST BY THE OPPOSING LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE SENSOR THEN FORCES THE HEADLIGHT SENSOR TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF OUR VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS, LEAVING THE DRIVING SHROUDED IN COMPLETE DARKNESS. WHEN DRIVING AT 70 OR MORE MILES AN HOUR
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Accord |
| Component(s) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE |
| ODI number | 10520694 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Date of incident | 06/17/2013 |
| Date filed | 06/19/2013 |
| Summary | I HAVE FOUND THAT AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHT SENSOR OVERCOMPENSATES WHEN DETECTING HEADLIGHT BEAMS CAST BY THE OPPOSING LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE SENSOR THEN FORCES THE HEADLIGHT SENSOR TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF OUR VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS, LEAVING THE DRIVING SHROUDED IN COMPLETE DARKNESS. WHEN DRIVING AT 70 OR MORE MILES AN HOUR ON A HIGHWAY, THESE MOMENTARY SECONDS OF DARKNESS ARE ALL THAT ARE NEEDED TO CAUSE A FATAL MISTAKE OR A DEAD DRIVER. I REPORT AT LEAST FOUR SEPARATE INCIDENTS IN THE LAST 14 MONTH |
| Source | NHTSA Complaints |
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