| Issue ID | 1470311 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11098356 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | HR-V |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 15/05/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was experiencing an issue with a brand new lease i acquired 3 months ago. The senors on the dashboard lit up and the steering wheel began to lock up while driving. I phoned honda around 10 am and after being transferred several times was told there was nothing they could do to accommodate me until the car was diagnosed which was understandable. 3 days later i was told rodents chewed through my wires in the engine harness and it would not be covered by my 3-month-old warranty. Unfortunately for me, i was unaware that honda wraps all of its wires with a soy-based product that attracts rodents but honda will not cover the expense nor will they re-wrap the wires with a repellant that they sell unless you purchase it first. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3CZRU6H76JMXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 45 |
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