Consumer Complaint Detail

HONDA / PRELUDE / 1991

Recalls
3 Injured
Investigations
1 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 998075232 Incident Date: Sep, 27 1998
Consumer's City: FRESNO Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: PRELUDE Model Year: 1991
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Seat belts:front:anchorage
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 3
Vehicle's VIN#: JHMBA4129MC Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 27 1998 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: This head-on collision was investigated by the chp. central division chp m.a.i.t. was requested to examine the failure of the driver's side restraint. upon examination sgt. esmay determined that the restraint was being worn due to the signs of loading on the webbing and loop guide. the webbing of the belt separated near the loop guide. the driver of this vehicle, douglas guy vetch, dob 10/06/68, was seriously injured. the fatal victim was in the other vehicle. the speed quoted(50mph)is a rough estimate based on the observed damage and apparent collision dynamics. this collision is being reported per chp policy. it is being reported by sgt. esmay and not the owner. reports are available upon request. sgt. esmay