HONDA FIT 2015: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V563000

Make Model Year
HONDA FIT 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-25 2014-07-30 2014-09-12

Production Dates: 2014-04-11 - 2014-06-09

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: JF9

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6292

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

American Honda Motor Co. "Honda" is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.

Consequence

The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.

Notes

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.