NHTSA Complaint #11309196 — 2016 HONDA CR-V SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11309196
Vehicle	2016 HONDA CR-V
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	February 14, 2020
Date Filed	February 14, 2020
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

AFTER TURNING ON THE HEATED DRIVER'S SEAT SWITCH, I BEGAN TO SMELL BURNT PLASTIC. DIDN'T EXPECT THAT TURNING ON THE HEATED SEAT MIGHT START A FIRE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING.

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