NHTSA ODI #11530568

2023 Mazda Mazda3 Complaint

Exterior Lighting

Filed July 6, 2023 · Incident date March 15, 2023

Vehicle
2023 Mazda Mazda3
Component(s)
Exterior Lighting
Complaint filed
July 6, 2023
Date of incident
March 15, 2023
Reported VIN
JM1BPAKM8P1

Owner's description

While driving in snow storm I had to pull over and I noticed lights were covered with snow . LED lights will not produce heat to melt snow The lip above and the ledge below traps the snow and with the way the headlights are set up the snow sticks on the lights which affects visibility creating a safety issue. Same thing happens in rain. I have been to a parts store and a mechanic shop Both shops said this is a poor design. The lip and lower ledge trap the snow and LED lights will not melt the snow. This vehicle would be unsafe to drive in a snowstorm because of poor vision. Thank you

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