# 2002 HONDA CIVIC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1047291` · 2014-03-18 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 165,000
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND RETURNED TO DISCOVER FLAMES AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.  THE FIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
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