Recall 11V101000: 2009–2010 Honda Fit
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 17, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 97,201
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A failure of the spring assemblies may cause the vehicle to stall during operation increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the spring assemblies in the engine if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda's safety recall no. R66.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V101000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R66
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Owner letters
- Mar 7, 2011
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology