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.