# 1993 HONDA CIVIC — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
> NHTSA complaint `69852` · 1997-03-06 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 1993
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 45-50MPH EXPERIENCED HOOD LATCH FAILURE, WHEN HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW UP, HITTING WINDSHIELD, SPUN VEHICLE 360 DEGREES, HITTING GAURD RAIL WITH REAR QUARTER PANEL. ALSO, CRACKED WINDSHIELD.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*