# 2015 HONDA FIT — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1131338` · 2014-11-17 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** FIT
- **Year:** 2015
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 1,300
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DOWN HILL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CRACKED VERTEBRAE IN THE NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,300.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*