# 2001 HONDA ACCORD — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `797397` · 2010-07-06 · 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:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 40,000
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHICH CAUSED IT TO CRASH INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO HER RIBS, BACK, AND FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE BODY SHOP. THE LEON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT NUMBER IS 10-19139. THE INSURANCE COMPANY CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON APRIL 20, 2010 FOR RECALL 10V041000, AIR BAG. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE  40,000.  UPDATED 09/24/10. *LJ  UPDATED 09/24/10
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