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NHTSA complaint #11739957

This page summarizes an official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration owner complaint. Use the verification links below to confirm the record directly with NHTSA.

Vehicle

2023 HONDA CR-V

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Dates

Incident: 05/23/2026
Filed: 05/25/2026

Owner complaint summary

I was driving on the freeway on Saturday 5/23/26 when a helium balloon flew into my lane. The vehicle suddenly applied maximum braking on its own without any dashboard warning, alert sound, or driver notification. It was so severe the tires were screeching. The accelerator was unresponsive for several seconds before I was able to accelerate again. This created a dangerous situation because I could have been rear-ended by another car.