| Issue ID | 348137 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 759638 |
| Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| File date | 21/03/02 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am 6'0". When driving my honda s2000, my left temple is level with and only a few inches from the convertible roof frame. This is a steel rod structure, with sharp edges. On turning into and out of my drive, i frequently impact my left temple on this nonpadded structure. I contacted honda through consumer line and through the local service department. They said that they could not help. While i am not an engineer, it seems that replacing the seats with others that sit the driver lower, or simply lowering the existing seat would solve the problem. I feel that nhtsa intercession is necessary. Thank you for your consideration. I am anxiously awaiting your reply, as this is my daily transporttion. A side impact would probably cause fatality or major brain injury. I am a neurologist and have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. I feel that this is a potentially very dangerous product flaw and needs correction asap. I have not contacted my legislator, but am certainly willing if that would help. |
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| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLLEGE STATION, TX |
| VIN pattern | JHMAP1143YTXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/99 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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