2015 HONDA FIT RECALL - #15V697000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
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".
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 HONDA FIT |
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| Manufacturer |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Manufactured between |
4/11/2015 - 5/21/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/23/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/2015 |
| # Affected |
25,367 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
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". |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2015 HONDA FIT Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2015 HONDA FIT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2015 HONDA FIT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2015 HONDA FIT Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
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