Issue ID | 1316542 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10905055 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | FIT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 14/06/16 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2013 honda fit caught fire on 14jun2016. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but it should be noted that there have been recalls having to do with fires with this vehicle. I was driving on the nj turnpike, and while i was in the car, the vehicle's engine began smoking, there was a fire on the passenger side as well as on the floor in the rear of the vehicle between the driver/passenger seats and the back seats. I suffered second and third degree burns on my hands and arms as a result of this incident, was taken to the emergency room, had several follow ups with the burn surgeon and also had to start therapy for post traumatic stress disorder. Accountability for this incident is highly necessary. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
VIN pattern | JHMGE8H33DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 10 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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