Issue ID | 1589218 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11241804 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | FIT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 19/06/19 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden acceleration, while driving. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another which brought the vehicle to a stop. The air bag on the driver's side did not deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries due to coming in contact with the steering wheel. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was fixed, traded in, and sold. The dealer marin honda (2 shoreline pkwy, san rafael, ca 94901 (415) 968-8479) referred the contact to the manufacturer. It was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CORTE MADERA, CA |
VIN pattern | JHMGE8H3XDCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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