Issue ID | 1304999 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10892716 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | FIT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 09/05/14 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This car was in an accident, it was rear-ended by another vehicle. This honda fit was stopped in traffic at a construction zone in suburban cary, nc when it was hit from behind by a small truck that was going approx. 45+ mph. The impact pushed the fit forward into some construction materials. The truck driver was found fully responsible for the crash and was not injured. For the fit, air bags inflated for the passenger side but none for the driver. Fortunately, the driver was the only person in the fit. As shown in pictures (attached), the driver' seat tipped backwards from it's upright position. The head rest completely fell off and ended up in the back seat, giving the driver minimal protection. In addition, a metal bar under the driver's seat was thrust forward, causing a deep and large hematoma in the driver's leg. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OKEMOS, MI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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