# 1998 HONDA CR-V — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
> NHTSA complaint `218057` · 2000-06-26 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CR-V
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
## Narrative
VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN.  KNUCKLE ARM BROKE, CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO COME OFF, AND  RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.  HONDA SAYS THAT FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR, OWNER MAINTAINS THAT IT WAS A DEFECT. *AK *ML
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