NHTSA Complaint #551407 — 1989 HONDA CIVIC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	551407
Vehicle	1989 HONDA CIVIC
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	October 20, 1999
Date Filed	April 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN CONSUMER PUT SHIFT LEVER INTO REVERSE CAUSING BROKEN BONES AND SEVERAL OTHER INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS. NLM

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