# 1990 HONDA ACCORD — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
> NHTSA complaint `486019` · 2004-07-21 · 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:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 1990
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
## Narrative
CONSUMER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.  ALSO, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE BACK WINDOW SHORTED OUT.  THIS CAUSED A WIRE TO IGNITE AND THERE WERE FLAMES AND BLACK SMOKE.  THE INTENSE HEAT CAUSED THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO EXPLODE.  PLEASE HELP AS SHE STATES SHE NEEDS HELP TO REPAIR VEHICLE.  *LA
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