| Issue ID | 488980 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10078798 |
| Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/06/04 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On wednesday, june 9, 2004 my 2004 honda crv caught on fire after leaving dealership from having 1st oil change. I was originally told the problem was "the old o-ring/gasket was not removed and a new one added on top of old one". However yesterday when i went by to get things out of other car i was told it was an electrical problem that caused fire. Dealership wanted to repair car and give it back to me, but i refused. After watching my car burn i just couldn't take it back.... After several hours of discussion and to the point of me walking out and getting legal help, they gave me a new 2004 crv. The following week i find out from a co-worker that his parents who own a 2004 honda crv also caught on fire and was totally destroyed by fire. This couple in their 70's escaped unharmed. They had just had their 1st oil change day before. I have talked to american honda corporation and they assured me there were no problems with the cars but yet there are numerous complaints on websites talking about 2004 crv fires. Even though i was given a new car i am now afraid of it and what might happen again. I am very concerned if there is a problem honda should address it before someone is injured or killed.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | SHSRD68454UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 20/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | COGGIN HONDA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 904-565-8800 |
| Dealer's city | JACKSONVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32225 |