NHTSA Campaign 15V559000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Sep 3, 2015 · 17,796 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA FIT 2015 17,796

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V559000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.