# 2005 ACURA TL — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
> NHTSA complaint `664444` · 2008-04-04 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ACURA
- **Model:** TL
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
- **Miles at failure:** 33,500
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL.  WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEAT ON THE HIGH SETTING, THE CENTER CONSOLE BECAME HOT AND BURNED HER FOREARM.  THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERYTIME THE HEAT IS PLACED ON HIGH.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER.  THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,816 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,500.   UPDATED 04/23/08 *BF  UPDATED 04/23/08  *TR
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