HONDA FIT 2013: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V258000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | FIT | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-06-23 | 2014-05-16 | 2014-05-16 |
Production Dates: 2013-05-24 - 2013-07-05
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JE4
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1038
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
