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Honda Fit Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields Safety Report | Apr 09, 2007
Reported on Apr 09, 2007
| TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TOO LOW, WHICH CAUSED THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO STRIKE AGAINST THE GROUND. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHIELD DETACHED. THE LOW DESIGN CAUSES THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH OBJECTS IN THE ROAD AND HIGH-SURFACED DRIVEWAYS. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO AVOID A FEW CRASHES. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED THE CONTACT'S PHONE CALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY OFFERED TO TRADE-IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DECLINED BECAUSE IT WOULD COST TOO MUCH MONEY. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE AND REFERRED HER TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. | |
| Make: | Honda |
| Model: | Fit |
| Manufactured by: | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Was a crash reported? | N |
| Was an injury reported? | 0 person(s) were injured. |
| Was a death reported? | 0 person(s) died. |
| Was a fire reported? | N |
| Location: | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | JHMGD38417S |
| Mileage: | 20000 miles. |
| Speed: | 0 MPH |
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| Was a police report filed? | N |
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