# 1988 HONDA CIVIC — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `29655` · 1996-01-05 · 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:** 1988
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE, OPENED HOOD; FIRE WAS IN AREA OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER; CAUSED BY FAULTY IGNITER, DUMPED FUEL DOWN EXHAUST SYSTEM.  .  TT
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