2013 Honda Fit recall: driveshaft
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on May 16, 2014. It covers about 1,038 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,038
- reported
- May 16, 2014
- owners notified
- Jun 23, 2014
- related complaints
- 12
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V258000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 14V258000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Honda Fit driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 14V258000, reported on May 16, 2014, covers about 1,038 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V258000?
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.
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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