NHTSA Complaint #11169961 — 2006 HONDA ELEMENT

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11169961
Vehicle	2006 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 14, 2019
Date Filed	January 14, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON IN MY 2006 HONDA ELEMENT. IT IS WELL KNOWN TO BE A FAULT IN THE DESIGN OF THE SEATBELT LATCH SENSOR. HONDA WON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND WANTS TO CHARGE $$$$$ TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX. THIS DESIGN FLAW WILL CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. LIVES ARE AT RISK AND HONDA WON'T FIX IT.

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