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2015 Honda Fit recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Honda Fit. The most recent was reported on October 23, 2015. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: FIT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Honda Fit, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
15V697000October 23, 2015Air Bags › Side/Window
15V574000September 15, 2015Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)
15V559000September 3, 2015Electrical System › Ignition
14V563000July 30, 2014Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 15V697000Manufacturer no. JV8

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
October 23, 2015
Owner notification
December 18, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25,367 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Honda Fit
April 11, 2015 – May 21, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
FIT

Components: Air Bags › Side/Window; Structure

Defect 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".

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V697000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V574000Manufacturer no. JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA
September 15, 2015
Owner notification
November 2, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
143,676 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Honda Fit
March 12, 2015 – May 12, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
FIT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V574000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V559000Manufacturer no. JT9

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
September 3, 2015
Owner notification
October 9, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,796 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Honda Fit
December 6, 2013 – August 28, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
FIT

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V559000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V563000Manufacturer no. JF9

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
July 30, 2014
Owner notification
September 25, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,292 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Honda Fit
April 11, 2014 – June 9, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
FIT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V563000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 23, 2015.