Consumer Complaint Detail

ACURA / TL / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007113780 Incident Date: Jul, 29 2007
Consumer's City: ORANGE Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: TL Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 19UUA66214A Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 30 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 31 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl 3.2. he stated that while idled, he smelled smoke but did not realize it was coming from his vehicle. he noticed flames coming from the engine when he opened the hood. the flames ceased when he turned off the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the failure was with the power steering wheel. the failure and current mileages were 54,000.