Issue ID | 1393355 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11006454 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ELEMENT |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 19/07/17 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. While driving 35 mph, a loud booming noise was heard and the driver's seat air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm and there was a ringing noise in her left ear. Medical attention was not sought. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called hinshaw's honda (2605 auburn way n, auburn, wa 98002 (253) 833-7900) who advised the contact to take the vehicle to an auto body repair facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,055. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126055 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | AUBURN, WA |
VIN pattern | 5J6YH28645LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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