NHTSA Complaint #11426776 — 2008 HONDA FIT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11426776
Vehicle	2008 HONDA FIT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	July 21, 2021
Date Filed	July 28, 2021
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving, the low-beam headlight and fog lamps became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a defective connector switch that needed to be replaced. Additionally, the connector was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V624000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

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