Honda is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December
— Recall Campaign #15V559000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 17,796 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V559000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 03, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V559000 |
| Units affected: | 17,796 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.