Honda Suvs Caught Fire After 1st Oil Change ; Agency Blames Technicians' Errors

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WASHINGTON - At least 27 Honda CR-V sport-utility vehicles from the 2003 and 2004 model years burst into flames shortly after getting their first oil changes, according to records provided to the federal government by the manufacturer.

While no injuries were reported, many of the vehicles were destroyed, usually with 10,000 miles or fewer on their odometers.

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Honda Suvs Caught Fire After 1st Oil Change ; Agency Blames Technicians' Errors

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration investigated the situation and concluded July 1 that the cases were the fault of dealerships or others who improperly installed oil filt...

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