Complaint filed with nhsta over darkened driver's side view mirror

[richard28]

This is regarding my 1999 clk320. The outside drivers' mirror has turned very dark, which makes it very hard to see anything in it. I filed a complaint today. Others with the same problem, which I understand in not uncommon, should consider also filing. The complaint can be completed online and takes only a few minutes to complete.

[Brian Carlton]

Is there some expectation that said mirror will last for the life of the vehicle? Granted, it's a safety issue, but probably could be considered a replaceable part.

[MattBelliveau]

Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

Is there some expectation that said mirror will last for the life of the vehicle? Granted, it's a safety issue, but probably could be considered a replaceable part.

...especially after 10-11 years...

[richard28]

maybe, but as a non-moving part essential to safety I don't think it should fail. Same as the wiring harness insulation degradation problem in the "93 -"95 models, imo.

[Brian Carlton]

Originally Posted by richard28

maybe, but as a non-moving part essential to safety I don't think it should fail. Same as the wiring harness insulation degradation problem in the "93 -"95 models, imo.

Well, I don't think any part on the vehicle should fail for at least 30 years either...........

However, I don't believe M/B or NHTSA are going to agree with me.

The wiring harness degradation problem went nowhere, AFAIK.

[mpolli]

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1MPW5