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2021 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — POWER TRAIN

firecrash1 injured · 2038095 · 2024-11-05

Vehicle

Make
HONDA
Model
CIVIC TYPE R
Year
2021
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
POWER TRAIN
Miles at failure
4,000
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

The contact owned a 2021 Honda Civic Type R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced and the failure was remedied. Later, while driving and making a left turn the steering wheel remained stuck in the left direction and the contact was unable to veer to the right direction causing the vehicle to crash into a tree and then catch on fire immediately. During the crash, the vehicle was destroyed and later towed away. The contact sustained a fractured right ankle and was transported to the hospital. The contact required surgeries, 16 bolts, and a plate where he was placed in bed rest for 2 years. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 4,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11623703
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown