Issue ID | 1522687 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11161990 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CR-V |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/12/18 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2017 honda cr-v has a strong fuel odor coming from the engine oil dipstick. Also, the oil level rises above the full mark indicator on the dipstick. A fuel odor coming from the vents when the heater is on. Also, heater doesn't appropriately heat up the cabin. Consequently, i took my car to a honda dealer and they told me they were unaware of this being a problem. They ran a diagnostics on the car and told me to come back when next oil change is due. After researching this fuel odor problem on the internet, i discovered that this issue was a result of gasoline leaking into the engine oil compartment. This problem is called oil dilution and it causes the car to stall unexpectedly. This may happen on the highway and result in serious injury or death when traveling at a high rate of speed. Also, it is hazardous to be inhaling gasoline fines coming from the vents. Not to mention the damage it's causing to the engine itself. Honda hasn't taken any action to fix this serious safety hazard. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TORRANCE, CA |
VIN pattern | 7FARW1H55HEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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