| Issue ID | 1540738 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11182136 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/07/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Electrical fire in engine compartment, wiring harness melted and caught fire, battery melted. Driving about 35mph, started to smell smoke and the vehicle engine cut out. Rolled to the side of the road, called for help and noticed the smoke getting worse and then seen the flames. Extinguished the fire with the help of bystanders and residents living near by |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 215000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TWIN LAKE, MI |
| VIN pattern | JHLRD78925CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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