Recall 15V697000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2015-2016 HONDA FIT
RECALL This recall affects up to 25,367 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V697000 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Vehicles Affected | 25,367 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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".
Safety Consequence
If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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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