NHTSA Complaint #11230704 — 2008 HONDA CR-V

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO VEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE POLICE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE POLICE TOWED THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HIS INSURANCE COMPANY AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN INVESTIGATION WOULD NEED TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A CASE NUMBER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000.