NHTSA Complaint #10053991 — 2003 HONDA ELEMENT POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10053991
Vehicle	2003 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Date of Incident	January 13, 2004
Date Filed	January 13, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE SNOW 4-WHEEL DRIVE MECHANISM KICKED IN AUTOMATICALLY, VEHICLE SPUN OUT AND HIT A VENDER YARD POST.*AK

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