# 2003 HONDA ACCORD — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `522296` · 2005-02-16 · 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:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 23,959
## Narrative
WHILE THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY.  *NM  THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE WHICH AND CAUSED  BOTH AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT.  THE CONSUMER WAS NOT BADLY INJURED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER.  *NM   *SC *JB
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