NHTSA Campaign 14V258000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported May 16, 2014 · 1,038 vehicles affected

What's wrong

American Honda Motor Co., Ltd, (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured May 24, 2013, through July 5, 2013, and equipped with a manual transmission. The passenger side driveshaft may break while driving due to an improper heat treatment application during manufacturing.

Consequence

If the driveshaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured driveshaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side driveshaft and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JE4.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA FIT 2013 1,038

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V258000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.