NHTSA Recall # | 80304 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V101000 |
MFG Compaign # | R66 |
Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | FIT |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 07/03/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/09/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/11/09 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/02/11 |
Report created | 17/02/11 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 97201 |
Defect summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 honda fit vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (vtec) system to fail. |
Consequence summary | A failure of the spring assemblies may cause the vehicle to stall during operation increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the spring assemblies in the engine if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. |
Recall notes | Honda's safety recall no. R66. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |