Issue ID | 1560778 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11204955 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ELEMENT |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 27/09/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. While the vehicle was stationary, flames appeared from the dashboard. A fire report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot. The fire investigator and insurance company stated that it was an electrical fire. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | POWDER SPRINGS, GA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 09/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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