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2019 HONDA ACCORD — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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Vehicle

Make
HONDA
Model
ACCORD
Year
2019
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Speed
70 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

While driving my 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid at highway speed, the engine suddenly suffered catastrophic failure. The engine block ruptured, leaving a large visible hole with internal engine components exposed. Oil was expelled into the engine bay and ignited/burned briefly. This occurred without prior warning at highway speed and created a sudden loss-of-propulsion hazard. The vehicle has approximately 48,500 miles and has had regular on-time maintenance via Honda dealership. No warnings or other symptoms were active prior to engine rupture event. Fire dept & NYS police arrived on scene prior to being towed. The vehicle is currently preserved at Sussex Honda dealer for inspection and awaiting diagnosis.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11742416
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown