# 2012 HONDA CIVIC — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `1157775` · 2015-02-16 · 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:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Miles at failure:** 36,866
## Narrative
WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND IDLING, I NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM BACKSEAT CEILING LIGHT.  PLASTIC AND FLAMES DRIPPED ONTO THE UPHOLSTERY CATCHING IT ON FIRE AS WELL AS THE CEILING AREA.  I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH A SNOW BRUSH.  I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN TOWN AND AM WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SO THEY CAN DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE.   *TR
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