Honda Fit Recall Update: Vehicle Stalls Due to Engine and Cooling Problems

February 22, 2011

Another Honda Fit RecallSome of the information below may have been updated since the original Honda Fit Recall alert. Also see the following recalls, which may make you change your mind about buying a 2007-2008 Honda Fit:
- Honda Fit Recall: 2007 & 2008 Models – Headlight Problems
- Honda Fit Recall: 2007-2008 Models – Fire Hazard
- Honda Fit Recall: 2007-2008 Models – Power Window Switch

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HONDA / FIT 2009-2010
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 16, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V101000
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,201
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
A FAILURE OF THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL DURING OPERATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES IN THE ENGINE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

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Comments

2 Responses to “Honda Fit Recall Update: Vehicle Stalls Due to Engine and Cooling Problems”

  1. joey b, gandia on February 24th, 2011 2:16 am

    My honda Fit AC have also other issues it’s always takes so much time cool down the car hopefully they check that one too.

  2. sandra on March 30th, 2011 5:40 pm

    timing n sluggish engine..possible vtek issue. under the 50,000 mark. doorlocks stuck even after replacement.

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