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Recall 15V-559

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2015 Honda Fit: Electrical system (ignition).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-559
Reported
September 3, 2015
Vehicles affected
17,796 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles