NHTSA Complaint #10115322 — 2004 HONDA ELEMENT UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10115322
Vehicle	2004 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	October 1, 2004
Date Filed	March 23, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DC

Consumer Description

MAJOR (DEADLY) FLAW IN 2004 HONDA ELEMENT. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DESIGN FLAW THAT WAS DISCOVERED WHILE SITTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON THE DAY OF PURCHASING MAY RESULT IN THE ENTRAPMENT OF OCCUPANTS. *JB

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