NHTSA Complaint #11534852 — 2007 HONDA ACCORD

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after shifting into drive(D) with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into nearby vehicles and structures. The contact was able to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that she had smelled gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle prior to the failure; however, the contact was informed that the odor was related to a faulty gas cap. No air bags had deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E068000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 240,000.