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Hatchbacks Honda Fit Honda Fit Safety & Crash Test Results
66 messages, Last post on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:15 PM
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Yours is a well thought out response. I might add that only Onstar equipped vehicles cover all 3 aspects of safety. 1.small cars do great at avoidance, 2.large cars do great in a collision, 3.Onstar provides post accident features lacking in other cars. My next car will be equipped with Onstar but I have to pay off my current suv first haha. Andrew |
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see almost any make and model go through a crash test here: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/safety-recalls/carcrashtest/crashtestvideo.htm |
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I read somewhere that the tank is moved forward on the Honda Fit, under the front passenger or driver's seat. Does any one know if its the case, and if so, that sounds a bit frightening if you get hit at the seat.
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Replying to: shopgirl5 (Jun 19, 2006 10:14 am) |
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A car fire killed several people this weekend in Phoenix when they were plowed into from behind, and the gas tank at the rear exploded. When the tank explodes, it won't much matter if it's under you or 18 inches behind you. But if you can keep it from taking damage by moving it to the center of the car, you might gain an advantage. |
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The December 25th Automotive News has an article titled: "Smaller cars=bigger crash risk". The last paragraph states: "The Fit scores came after Honda agreed to revise front-impact airbag design and to recall cars built before the institute tests." Newes release from the IIHS is dated December 19, 2006.
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Replying to: jsuess (Jan 02, 2007 3:43 pm) Honda has known about this problem for several months and has not yet released it to their dealers for repair - http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr121906.html I have contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (888) 327-4236 and filed a formal complaint. They are fully aware of this issue. Everyone who owns a fit should call to complain. Your life is at stake! You should also contact your local press about this, and you should call Honda PR spokesman Sage Marie at 310-783-3163. Again, Your life is at stake! 
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