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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V563
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,292
Summary
Incorrect A-Pillar Cover Installed
The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Summary:
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014.
The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014.
Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Honda’s number for this recall is JF9.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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