2015 Honda Fit recall: ignition
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on September 3, 2015. It covers about 17,796 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17,796
- reported
- Sep 3, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 9, 2015
- related complaints
- 118
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V559000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 118 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 15V559000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Honda Fit ignition?
Yes. Recall 15V559000, reported on September 3, 2015, covers about 17,796 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V559000?
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.
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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