Interior Rearview Mirror Problems of Acura RL

The contact owns a 1999 Acura Rl. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, a gritty liquid began to secrete from the rear view mirror. The liquid splattered on the instrument panel, steering wheel and the front seats and began to disintegrate the leather where it was not wiped away. The liquid also caused irritation to the contact's skin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 144,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Acura Rl with a magna donnelly rear view mirror. The contact stated that a liquid inside the mirror spewed out from under the mirror without warning. The contact mentioned that the liquid hardened, damaging the seats and dashboard area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the mirror needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer of the mirror was contacted who explained that when the mirror was manufactured, a specific gas was pumped between the two pieces of glass, which had deteriorated and allowed the gas to expand and burst. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 09/05/lj updated 09/05/12.

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99 3. 5 Rl rear view mirror leaking toxic material. Caused sickness. After contacting Acura, they have refused to acknowledge problem. Their solution was to remove the rear view mirror (because of health issues) only. Therefore, I would not have a rear view mirror, which would attribute to a potential safety hazard while driving.