# 2002 HONDA CIVIC — WHEELS
> NHTSA complaint `516843` · 2005-01-13 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** WHEELS
- **Miles at failure:** 23,877
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 2002 HONDA CIVIC EX AT 30 MPH AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED HARD TO THE RIGHT AND WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO A UTILITY POLE. SHE HAD ATTEMPTED TO STEER LEFT BUT THE STEERING WAS ENTIRELY NON-RESPONSIVE.  THIS WAS NOT A SKID SITUATION. THE STEERING DID NOT RESPOND. A WITNESS TO THE ACCIDENT STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY APPEARED TO BE DETACHED AS THE CAR WENT OFF THE ROAD.   *NM
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