The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and no warning lights were illuminated. The following day the contact stated that the brake lights were flashing, and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jumpstarted, and several warning lights illuminated. In addition, while the contact was driving at unknown speeds the steering wheel jerked to the right and the contact had to maneuver the steering wheel with excessive strength. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the contact was informed that the failure was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty VSA modulator, and it was replaced. The contact stated that after the repair there was a decrease in vehicle performance, a high-pitched sound near the gas tank, and the engine shook violently when the accelerator pedal was depressed, especially while driving at approximately 60 MPH or more. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated forward when the brake pedal was depressed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a particular diagnostic code was not shown for the parts to be ordered. The failure mileage was approximately 51,990.

- South El Monte, CA, USA