Issue ID | 1363675 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10966289 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | FIT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 09/03/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Swerving in unsafe manner during normal wind at 55 mph. Honda fit 2013 hb fwd traveling at 55 mph on inner loop of washington dc beltway swerved multiple times to an unsafe manner (moved outside of lane) for 1 to 2 seconds when met with light wind. Many other cars/trucks traveled on same paths at same or higher speeds were noticeably unaffected. Tires treads are in good condition, balanced, and aligned. Problem not noticed before due to traveling mainly in city roads with less wind; this swerving occurred almost daily on open highway for past few weeks. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89200 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANNADALE, VA |
VIN pattern | JHMGE8H33DCXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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