NHTSA Complaint #10512592 — 2013 ACURA RDX

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10512592
Vehicle	2013 ACURA RDX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 7, 2013
Date Filed	May 17, 2013
Mileage	1,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT BURNED HIMSELF IN THE PROCESS. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED THAT WAY AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,300.

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