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VehicleOct 23, 201525,367 affected

Honda recall: Structure

What is wrong

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".

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V697000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 23, 2015
Owners notified
Dec 18, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
25,367
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 11, 2015 to May 21, 2015
Part
Structure; Air bags › Side/window
Maker's own recall number
JV8
Safety standard
FMVSS 214

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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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.