Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

15V559000

ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Reported2015-09-03Affected17,796 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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