# 2008 HONDA CIVIC — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `890583` · 2011-11-15 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- **Miles at failure:** 18,000
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SQUIRREL CHEWED A HOLE THROUGH THE FUEL LINES. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUMES AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE FUEL LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE.  THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.  THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
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