NHTSA Complaint #10808816 — 2009 HONDA FIT ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10808816
Vehicle	2009 HONDA FIT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 9, 2015
Date Filed	December 7, 2015
Mileage	56,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE LOOSE AND FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

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