JT9 – Safety Recall: Ignition Coils – 2015 Honda Fit

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013,

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V559

Manufacturer  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 17,796

Summary

Plug Top Ignition Coil Damage

If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is JT9.

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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