HONDA FIT 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V559000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | FIT | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-10-09 | 2015-09-03 | 2015-09-03 |
Production Dates: 2013-12-06 - 2014-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JT9
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17796
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
