On Your Side: Drivers deal with the mess of melting dashboards - WTVM
Could the dashboard in your vehicle be melting away. AAA spokesperson Clay Ingram said it could be a growing problem for some drivers. Hopefully it's something they can figure out and get resolved very quickly," Ingram said. Lawsuits are being filed across the country while others have voiced complaints about Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti and Mazda vehicles to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). "The dashboard is beginning to degrade and become glossy and highly sticky to the touch. There are dashboard mats available but Ingram isn't sure the quick fix is worth it. He said if you think your vehicle may have the problem, head to the dealership. "If it were me I would want my dash repaired or replaced its like putting a seat cover on a damaged seat," he said. There is now a 10-year extended warranty for 4. 5 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles with melting dashboards. "In response to customer concerns, we are enhancing warranty coverage to provide complete relief for Toyota and Lexus owners whose dashboards and front and interior door panels may have been damaged by high heat and humidity over time," Toyota... "We route any consumer complaints through our consumer affairs team and those issues are investigated and. Source: www.wtvm.com
