2016 Honda Fit | 2015 Honda Fit — Structure
Published October 23, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 23, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V697000, published October 23, 2015. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2016 Honda Fit | 2015 Honda Fit — Structure.
What's the hazard
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- FIT
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2016 HONDA FIT | 2015 HONDA FIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Honda Fit | 2015 Honda Fit — Structure recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V697000 on October 23, 2015. Reported hazard: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
What should I do if I have this product?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: FIT.