NHTSA recall 15V559000
Electrical system › Ignition
Honda Fit
Reported Sep 3, 201517,796 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number JT9Built Dec 6, 2013 – Aug 28, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.