2012-2013 Honda Fit recall: electronic stability control (esc)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on April 24, 2013. It covers about 91,920 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 91,920
- reported
- Apr 24, 2013
- owners notified
- Aug 1, 2013
- related complaints
- 12
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured from May 23, 2011, through March 22, 2013, and model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit base vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2011, through April 19, 2013. In April 2013, Honda recalled 43,782 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles. In July 2013, Honda informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit vehicles in base trim to the recall campaign, representing an additional 48,138 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 91,920. The electronic stability control system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control (ESC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S99.
Recall number 13V157000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about driver assistance problems.
Questions about recall 13V157000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Honda Fit electronic stability control (esc)?
Yes. Recall 13V157000, reported on April 24, 2013, covers about 91,920 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V157000?
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S99.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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