# 2003 HONDA CR-V — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `438465` · 2003-10-31 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CR-V
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 8,200
## Narrative
6 DAYS AFTER HAVING THROTTLE CABLE RECALL AND A/T SHIFT CABLE RECALL AND O/C, CAR BURST INTO FLAMES (TOTALED) WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH. HONDA SAYS NOT DEFECT? CAR HAD 8200 MILES ON ODOMETER. NO EVIDENCE THAT OIL FROM O/C CAUSED FIRE.  HONDA INVESTIGATIONS HAS NO ANSWER. FIRE STARTED OR WAS FIRST EVIDENT IN DRIVERS WHEEL WELL AREA.  *LA
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