The NHTSA preliminary probe into Honda's braking system comes after three incidents of fires or crashes and two injuries. It's the second NHTSA probe concerning Honda brake issues in as many years. (Credit: Shutterstock)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a preliminary probe into issues with the emergency braking system in some Honda vehicles after 46 complaints were filed with the Office of Defects Investigation. The NHTSA report released on March 11 stated the issue involves the 2019-2022 models of the Honda Passport SUV and Honda Insight hybrid electric car, which amounts to 250,712 vehicles. The probe is the first step in an NHTSA investigation and reviews consumer complaints and manufacturer service bulletins to look for safety defects.
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