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FMEA · 22nd April 2008, 21:30

Pottsy

In answers to your questions and to make the situation clear to all:

1) As stated in my initial post on this matter; I work for a major vehicle OEM in a senior engineering role and will be meeting with my senior executives next week to ensure that they are OK with their name being run in the media coverage, which I'm sure they will be (as I stated in my second post today), but as you can hopefully appreciate I need to make 100% sure first as they do pay my wages!

In regards to who I worked for in 2005 & 2006, as I also stated in my second post, the evidence as has been passed to the media could possibly result in criminal prosecutions against individuals (including the company I worked for in 2005 & 2006) due to their actions if proved true. In light of this fact this information is very sensitive which is why certain specifics were not contained in my post (such as their name) and will not be elaborated on now.

2) You are referring to the username I registered last Friday (SCF) I take it? As you will be aware, the one and only thread I posted under this username for research purposes was titled Civic Rear Wheel Suspension Problems? And stated:

"Has anyone experienced any problems with the rear wheels suspension systems on their Civics? In particular wheel bearings that have had to be changed by the dealer under warranty due to noise, vibration, etc.

Any information you may have would be much appreciated."

As your members will be able to see if they go to this thread, I received a reply from Glepor with very concerning information about a droning noise from the rear of his car (a widely recognised possible symptom of a failing wheel bearing).

In light of this post and then spending the weekend reading some other equally worrying posts on your forum in regards to suspension problems (especially noises), and bearing in mind that VOSA informed me in a meeting only held on 16th April 2008 that Honda had informed them that there has been no reported concerns to date with rear wheel spindles, I took the decision to post the detailed information on the defective rear wheel spindles, but this time under the second username FMEA. The second user name was created only because I had used my personal Hotmail address when I registered the first username SCF.

I can assure you and all the Civinfo members that there is no "unacceptable ulterior motive" in my actions in posting this information, as my only objective is (and has always been) to ensure that the safety of the drivers and passengers of the effected vehicles, and that of other road user's, is not being put a risk by the actions of Honda and VOSA.

I truly look forward to seeing your comments over the coming weeks once you are able to review the vast and undisputable documented evidence for yourself once it is in the public domain.

Finally, just a couple of question for you if I may, which are:

1) Who at Honda gave you the information as contained in your post titled "Honda Official Statement"?

2) Was the content of your post taken from an email sent to you?

I look forward to you reply.

22nd April 2008, 21:30	#52 (permalink)
FMEA Valve Cap Join Date: 21st April 2008 Location: UK Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pottsy In answers to your questions and to make the situation clear to all: 1) As stated in my initial post on this matter; I work for a major vehicle OEM in a senior engineering role and will be meeting with my senior executives next week to ensure that they are OK with their name being run in the media coverage, which I'm sure they will be (as I stated in my second post today), but as you can hopefully appreciate I need to make 100% sure first as they do pay my wages! In regards to who I worked for in 2005 & 2006, as I also stated in my second post, the evidence as has been passed to the media could possibly result in criminal prosecutions against individuals (including the company I worked for in 2005 & 2006) due to their actions if proved true. In light of this fact this information is very sensitive which is why certain specifics were not contained in my post (such as their name) and will not be elaborated on now. 2) You are referring to the username I registered last Friday (SCF) I take it? As you will be aware, the one and only thread I posted under this username for research purposes was titled Civic Rear Wheel Suspension Problems? And stated: "Has anyone experienced any problems with the rear wheels suspension systems on their Civics? In particular wheel bearings that have had to be changed by the dealer under warranty due to noise, vibration, etc. Any information you may have would be much appreciated." As your members will be able to see if they go to this thread, I received a reply from Glepor with very concerning information about a droning noise from the rear of his car (a widely recognised possible symptom of a failing wheel bearing). In light of this post and then spending the weekend reading some other equally worrying posts on your forum in regards to suspension problems (especially noises), and bearing in mind that VOSA informed me in a meeting only held on 16th April 2008 that Honda had informed them that there has been no reported concerns to date with rear wheel spindles, I took the decision to post the detailed information on the defective rear wheel spindles, but this time under the second username FMEA. The second user name was created only because I had used my personal Hotmail address when I registered the first username SCF. I can assure you and all the Civinfo members that there is no "unacceptable ulterior motive" in my actions in posting this information, as my only objective is (and has always been) to ensure that the safety of the drivers and passengers of the effected vehicles, and that of other road user's, is not being put a risk by the actions of Honda and VOSA. I truly look forward to seeing your comments over the coming weeks once you are able to review the vast and undisputable documented evidence for yourself once it is in the public domain. Finally, just a couple of question for you if I may, which are: 1) Who at Honda gave you the information as contained in your post titled "Honda Official Statement"? 2) Was the content of your post taken from an email sent to you? I look forward to you reply.