2015 HONDA FIT Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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STRUCTURE
Running Sequence Number: 110146
Campaign Number: 15V697000
Make: HONDA
Model: FIT
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: JV8
Component Name: STRUCTURE
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 11, 2015
End Date of Manufacturing: May 21, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25367
Date Owner Notified: Dec 18, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: Oct 23, 2015
Record Creation Date: Oct 23, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 214
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
Consequence: If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000058178001974631000000272
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Running Sequence Number: 110147
Campaign Number: 15V697000
Make: HONDA
Model: FIT
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: JV8
Component Name: AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 11, 2015
End Date of Manufacturing: May 21, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25367
Date Owner Notified: Dec 18, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: Oct 23, 2015
Record Creation Date: Oct 23, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 214
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
Consequence: If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000058178001974631000000260
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Running Sequence Number: 112160
Campaign Number: 15V574000
Make: HONDA
Model: FIT
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit
Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Mar 12, 2015
End Date of Manufacturing: May 12, 2014
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 143676
Date Owner Notified: Nov 2, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: Sep 15, 2015
Record Creation Date: Sep 15, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Consequence: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000058041001974631000000181
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION
Running Sequence Number: 112085
Campaign Number: 15V559000
Make: HONDA
Model: FIT
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: JT9
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Dec 6, 2013
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 28, 2014
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17796
Date Owner Notified: Oct 9, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: Sep 3, 2015
Record Creation Date: Sep 3, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
Consequence: If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000058023001974631000000212
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Running Sequence Number: 104957
Campaign Number: 14V563000
Make: HONDA
Model: FIT
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: JF9
Component Name: AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 11, 2014
End Date of Manufacturing: Jun 9, 2014
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6292
Date Owner Notified: Sep 25, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: Jul 30, 2014
Record Creation Date: Sep 12, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.
Consequence: The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056851001974631000000260
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No