Recall 11V101000: 2009–2010 Honda Fit

Report received

Feb 17, 2011

Manufacturer

Honda (american honda motor co.)

Potentially affected

97,201vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 honda fit vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (vtec) system to fail.

Possible consequence

A failure of the spring assemblies may cause the vehicle to stall during operation increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spring assemblies in the engine if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Honda Fit287 complaints
• 2010 Honda Fit184 complaints