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Honda Cr-v Vehicle Speed Control Safety Report | Dec 09, 2011
Reported on Dec 09, 2011
THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE BRAKES SLOWED THE CAR ON THE FIRST ACCELERATION, BUT ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE AGAIN REVVED-- TO A SHRILL, LOUD SOUND LIKE THAT OF A JET ENGINE. RESULT : CAR RAMMED INTO A SUPPORT PILLAR IN THE GARAGE; AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. CAR MAY BE TOTALED, STILL AWAITING ESTIMATE FROM INSURANCE. I SPENT 4 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY ON MY BROKEN ARM, MULTIPLE BRUISES AND SWOLLEN FACE, AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE FOR 3-4 MONTHS. *TR | |
Make: | Honda |
Model: | Cr-v |
Manufactured by: | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Year: | 2011 |
Was a crash reported? | Y |
Was an injury reported? | 1 person(s) were injured. |
Was a death reported? | 0 person(s) died. |
Was a fire reported? | N |
Location: | ATHENS OH |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 5J6RE4H75BL |
Mileage: | 4800 miles. |
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Was a police report filed? | N |
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