Honda recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 fit vehicles. Under severe condition, water may enter the driver's window and reach the master power window switch. If the master power window switch is damaged as a result of the water intrusion, overheating and failure of the switch may result.
What could happen
An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the switch and install a cover around the switch housing to prevent water from entering the switch. If the switch is damaged, the switch will be replaced and a cover will be installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on during march 19, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Fit 2007–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V033000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 2, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 19, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 141,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 20, 2005 to Jul 20, 2007
- Part
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
- Maker's own recall number
- R28
Notes
Honda recall no. R28.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags May 21, 2026
- Honda recall: Back over prevention May 31, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Feb 1, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 18, 2023
- Honda recall: Back over prevention Feb 2, 2023
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Mar 25, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.