Lose Power Steering problems of the 2007 Honda FIT

While driving my car across a busy intersection, I was wanting to turn left and in doing so, the power steering went out of the car and I headed right into oncoming traffic. I was unable to re-attain power steering and had to get my car pushed into a parking lot. This is the third time I have lost power steering (first time while driving in a busy intersection). I no longer feel safe driving my car as it had the potential to be a very dangerous incident. I have read on multiple websites that this has been an issues for Honda Fits but there has still not been a recall issued. I know that I feel unsafe now in my own car, something I would never want anyone to feel. This needs to be issued as a recall to ensure that no injuries are sustained due to this occurring. I have taken the car to the dealership, however they are not showing any idenfication code that the incident occurred. Due to the fact that this has happened on multiple occasions and there is a service bulliten out, it is only right to issue a recall and ensure everyone's safety on the road.

2007 Honda Fit lost power steering without warning, becoming very hard to steer. Dealer reports code #61-04. There is a July 2009 service bulletin on this problem suggesting replacement of the eps control unit, which has been done. An internet search suggests this problem is common--there should be a recall, as serious accidents could occur as a result of sudden loss of power steering.

2007 Honda Fit lost power steering without warning ! while driving!!! I have 80,000km on it ! lucky to be alive! very lucky! lets take this seriously!.

Lost of power steering on 2007/2008 Honda Fit. Normally on very cold days when the car is cold. In the morning on first startup or after the car has been parked for long time. The powering steering does not work. Usually can turn the car off and restart to fix the problem. But sometimes have to do this several times. Twice it has quit while I was actually driving both times were with in the first 5 miles of driving from home and work, lost of power steering. Problem has happened many times over several years but is intermittent to when it happens. Normally happens about 1-3 times a week during the winter season of about 3 months. Honda does have a service bulletin about the problem now #09-043. Problem seem to be the eps unit, part number 39980-sln-a21. I seriously consider this a safety problem as you all of a sudden can lost your steering ability while driving. The problem is not normal and I think Honda should recall this car to fix this problem. I just read that the gm cars and Acura cars have a similar power steering problem and gm is recalling their cars to fix it. This thread documents other people that have the same exact problem I have. . Read more...