NHTSA Complaint #11091264 — 2017 HONDA CR-V

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11091264
Vehicle	2017 HONDA CR-V
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	May 1, 2018
Date Filed	May 1, 2018
Mileage	10,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. I OPENED THE TAILGATE TO STORE MY GOODS. I BEGAN TO CLOSE THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE WAS BEING CLOSED BY THE REAR SWITCH AND THE LEFT EDGE HIT MY HEAD. IT CONTINUED CLOSING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE REVERSING AND RE-OPENING. IT RESULTED IN A LACERATION AND BLEEDING THAT REQUIRED FIRST-AID.

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