NHTSA Recall 14V258000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V258000; Date: May. 16, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Honda FIT
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 1,038
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 23, 2014
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