HONDA FIT 2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V101000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | FIT | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-03-07 | 2011-02-17 | 2011-02-17 |
Production Dates: 2009-09-03 - 2009-11-26
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R66
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 97201
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A FAILURE OF THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL DURING OPERATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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 .
