NHTSA Recall 11V101000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V101000; Date: Feb. 17, 2011
A failure of the spring assemblies may cause the vehicle to stall during operation increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Honda FIT; 2010 Honda FIT
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 97,201
Recall 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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 7, 2011
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