# 2004 HONDA CR-V — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `494782` · 2004-09-07 · 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:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONSUMER  NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR.   THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER.  THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.   THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.   THE INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE DOUBLE GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.  PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.  *JB
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