# 1999 ACURA ACURA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `226932` · 2000-07-26 · 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:** ACURA
- **Model:** ACURA
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
## Narrative
RECURRING FAILURE OF IGNITION CONNECTION WITH ELECTRICAL FIRE IN STEERING COLUMN AND SPONTANEOUS  SHUT OFF OF ENGINE ON HIGHWAY.  INVESTIGATION  YIELDS  MODEL-WIDE PROBLEM. THREE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR   FAILED.  *AK
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