# 1989 HONDA ACCORD — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `97208` · 1998-02-04 · 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:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
THE THERMOSTAT GOT STUCK, CAUSING  WATER NOT TO GO INTO THE ENGINE. ENGINE OVERHEATED  AND CAUSED A FIRE.  *AK
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