Honda recalls 143,000 Honda Fit cars for headlight problems. - Dec. 16, 2010

 

since purchasing my ;08 sport 3 weeks ago, i've noticed the headlights dim everytime the a.c/heat kicked in and other electrically fed things.

 

that has nothing to do with the recall.

in fact, that's what is to be expected in the car because it doesn't have a beefy battery and alternator. the newer GEs do the same thing.

 

You guys can thank me for reporting this to NHTSA.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/1st-...esnt-turn.html

 

darn. i'm still going to check my recall status on hondalink.


i just saw they published a report in the tampabaytimes newspaper today saying 1.35 million fits are being recalled due to the issue.

 

This sets a record for me. Even though my Fit has been reliable, I've never owned a car that's been recalled twice.

 

I have not had a problem, and I only drive at night. What will they fix when you take it in? Replace headlight harness?

 

This will be the 3rd recall:

1. airbag programming
2. window switch
3. lowbeam headlight

i think all 07-08 fits were affected by these, but maybe not if this is only your 2nd

 

Damn, I guess I better make a trip to my dealer!!

 

Honda says they will start notifying owners in January 2011

 

I have not done my windows switch yet and now there's another recall. I've never had any problems on mine and I drive everyday at night.

 

gosh, I wouldnt really be worrying too much guys. They may have had an anomoly with some parts suppliers in the 07s and 08s. So, to limit liability they issue the recall and give a general inspection and or fix for the issue. My window recall was a non starter. The dealer said that some of the plastic wrap was bad in some vehicles and warrented a change ( better tape/glue ) to hold it on better. Mine was A-ok. My headlights suck as is and im going the HID route. Though I will contact Honda to see if the harness is something I want to look at. As for the recalls. Im not that excited. To see Honda standing by the product is a good thing( just wish it wouldve been sooner) Corporate hand sitting until they cant ignore it any longer. he he. I still love my GD.

 

Funny, this. My 07 Sport was subjected to this problem last Spring, about 3 weeks after the warranty ended. One day the low beams just stopped working, and figuring out what was the problem was a royal pain.

The dealer ended up replacing part of the wiring with a kit that was used on an old civic. I got them to split the cost with me by arguing that there was no possible way that wiring corrosion in the stearing column was my fault or normal wear and tear. Still out ~$150, but will try to get it back from Honda now that they have declared there is a problem.

 

I work nights so I use my headlights allot and I have not had any problems with mine. I do know now though that if I ever do loose my low beams to immediately try the high beams.

 

Indeed, and that's how I got home from the grocery when my low beams died.

It took quite a while for the dealership to figure out what was wrong (although, it's apparently trivial to test if they go straight for the wiring bundle in the stearing column), and then a week or so to order the replacement wiring. During that time I noticed that the CD player was acting funny, trying to load a disk when there clearly wasn't one in there. Once the headlights were fixed, all was well again.

 

im going to hit the honda dealer some time and get mine checked out, for fun

 

I would love to hear from anyone who has gone to the dealer for this.

 

will i have to remove my hid kit before i go in?

 

my Bro in law just got his in from the dealer in Tucson. No probs with the HID's. the tech even liked it and wanted to know where he got his! Maybe its just dealer to dealer preference.

 

Honda is going to hate me got every mod this is my 4th recall and I'm done with this I don't think I'm doing this one cars fine Wut parts do they change out