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2023 HONDA CIVIC — POWER TRAIN

crash1 injured · 2065794 · 2025-02-14

Vehicle

Make
HONDA
Model
CIVIC
Year
2023
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
POWER TRAIN
Miles at failure
1,200
Speed
75 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (STEERING). The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the driver-side air bag deployed on its own without a crash or impact with an object. As a result, the driver lost visibility and control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash with another vehicle. The contact's vehicle veered into oncoming traffic. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light illuminated. The paramedics were called, and the contact was transported to the hospital. The contact suffered injuries to the stomach. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The insurance company was notified and is pending an investigation. Weeks before the accident, the contact notified the manufacturer to report issues with the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to have it inspected. The dealer rotated the tires and changed the oil. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11642791
Machine
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