| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006064727 | Incident Date: Apr, 30 2006 |
| Consumer's City: STATEN ISLAND | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Model Name: ACCORD | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:ignition:switch |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1HGCG6678XA | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: May, 08 2006 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 30 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The car has had difficulties starting and stalled out numerous times while driving. this is an extremely dangerous condition and can cause an accident. this exact problem was highlighted in a recall by american honda for 1997-2000 honda accords dated may 23, 2002. they suggested in the recall that the ignition switch should be replaced. i took the vehicle to honda and was told that the vehicle's vin [xxx] did not fall within the category of this recall that affected over 1.3 million cars. my problem is the exact issue that is outlined in the recall notice. i spoke to american honda and they set up a case [xxx]. they would not cover the cost of the repair even though this is a manufacturing defect that can cause serious injuries or death if the car stalls. as indicated this car has already stalled numerous times. i request that you require american honda to cover the repairs of this issue. *jb updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) |
