Issue ID | 1653463 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11318948 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | MDX |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/03/20 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My vehicle was parked under my car port immediately after returning from the grocery store. As i was unloading the car i saw and smelled smoke which then erupted into a fire coming from the engine compartment. We called 911 and when the fd arrived the car was totally engulfed as was my building. Suspect fuel line leak. Insurance company investigating. Fd says acura mdx was cause of fire. Dangerous situation as no prior indicators from vehicle, recalls, etc.. Photos available if needed. If gone unnoticed, entire structure could have been lost. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KINGWOOD, TX |
VIN pattern | 5J8YD3H54JLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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