NHTSA Recall # | 109159 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V559000 |
MFG Compaign # | JT9 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | FIT |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
Date of notification | 09/10/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/12/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/08/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/09/15 |
Report created | 03/09/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 17796 |
Defect 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 summary | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |