Issue ID | 279523 |
Internal NHTSA # | 740075 |
Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 1993 |
File date | 31/12/00 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | During a rear-end crash at 40 mph, passenger seat literally broke in half and landed on a child in the back seat (who was 5-point restrained correctly in an approved car seat with tether), causing a leg and head injury, as well as a neck injury to the person in the passenger seat. There was no impact on the passenger side of the vehicle. We have photos of the broken clip and totaled car if you need them.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORMAN, OK |
VIN pattern | JHMEH9593PSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/03/93 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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