Airbag Recall on 2009-2014 Fit
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From: Kaneohe
I just read that there is a recall for 09-14 Fit regarding the airbag. Below is the summary:
"SPECIFICALLY, IN SOME VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE UPON DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE (BREAK APART) AND DEPLOY ABNORMALLY."
Now since the fix is not available until Fall 2016, can you call Honda and request for a temporary car to use while they haven't fix this recall on your Fit? I've read that there are 2 people that got killed due to this defective airbag.
Any suggestions?
"SPECIFICALLY, IN SOME VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE UPON DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE (BREAK APART) AND DEPLOY ABNORMALLY."
Now since the fix is not available until Fall 2016, can you call Honda and request for a temporary car to use while they haven't fix this recall on your Fit? I've read that there are 2 people that got killed due to this defective airbag.
Any suggestions?
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From: North Hollywood
As a quick update here, I opened a case with Honda and received a call back about 2 weeks later from the dealer stating they had a rental available and could store my car for me. This was Galpin Honda. Thanks to all for your help! Hopefully I'll get my car back soon.
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From: Kaneohe
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Hmmm I may have to give this a shot, but not sure I can not drive my Fit for months at a time until the parts show up "Summer 2016" like the Recall websites states.
Also I checked my VIN previously a week or two ago for my 2013 and the airbag did not populate, but I checked again today and it showed up. It states updated "Feb 16th, 2016". So I would check your VIN again if you did it previously just to ensure it didn't update for you.
This is exactly what it states. So indeed it does mention temporary alternate transportation as necessary. I suppose if you voice that you find it unsafe to drive they will give you alternate transportation until parts arrive, but as previously mentioned I'm not sure how I feel about leaving my Fit at the dealer for months on end until the parts arrive.
"THE REMEDY PARTS NEEDED TO CONDUCT DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALLS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN SUMMER OF 2016. HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS IN A N INITIAL LETTER WITH A SECOND LETTER BEING MAILED WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CONCERNS WITH YOUR DEALER, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF, OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR, TEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION AS NECESSARY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA'S AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-234-2138. HONDA'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS JY1."
Also I checked my VIN previously a week or two ago for my 2013 and the airbag did not populate, but I checked again today and it showed up. It states updated "Feb 16th, 2016". So I would check your VIN again if you did it previously just to ensure it didn't update for you.
This is exactly what it states. So indeed it does mention temporary alternate transportation as necessary. I suppose if you voice that you find it unsafe to drive they will give you alternate transportation until parts arrive, but as previously mentioned I'm not sure how I feel about leaving my Fit at the dealer for months on end until the parts arrive.
"THE REMEDY PARTS NEEDED TO CONDUCT DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALLS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN SUMMER OF 2016. HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS IN A N INITIAL LETTER WITH A SECOND LETTER BEING MAILED WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CONCERNS WITH YOUR DEALER, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF, OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR, TEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION AS NECESSARY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA'S AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-234-2138. HONDA'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS JY1."
Goudy Honda called us to say that our 2013 Fit's airbag parts have come and the fix has been completed. We will be returning our 2016 Fit loaner car tomorrow. Pretty surprising since they said the parts won't be available until mid-summer, but I guess they raised the production of the parts.
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From: Kaneohe
I was lucky because I took my car in for an oil change, and found out about the recall a month or more before the recall notices arrived in the mail. I found out online about the rentals, so I was probably the first person here to get in a rental car.
They took their time installing the airbag today, since they wanted to be sure there weren't glitches with the part. Apparently the replacement Ridgeline airbags had some fit issues.
I asked about the passenger airbags, and the service rep said that since there are no known issues, driver's side airbags will be the only focus for now. I do expect the *passenger airbags to be recalled at some point, probably years from now.
Having all those rental cars really clarified what I like and don't like about my Fit, but I'm glad to have it back. It's not flawless by any stretch, but it's paid for and I'm too poor to get something else. Hopefully it will last a very long time.
They took their time installing the airbag today, since they wanted to be sure there weren't glitches with the part. Apparently the replacement Ridgeline airbags had some fit issues.
I asked about the passenger airbags, and the service rep said that since there are no known issues, driver's side airbags will be the only focus for now. I do expect the *passenger airbags to be recalled at some point, probably years from now.
Having all those rental cars really clarified what I like and don't like about my Fit, but I'm glad to have it back. It's not flawless by any stretch, but it's paid for and I'm too poor to get something else. Hopefully it will last a very long time.
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From: Bay Area CA
Picked up a rental in March and my part just arrived today. I'm very much looking forward to driving my fit again.
Oddly they are advising me to drop the rental car off at the dealer, not the local hertz. I asked the service writer and he insisted that's the process.
Oddly they are advising me to drop the rental car off at the dealer, not the local hertz. I asked the service writer and he insisted that's the process.
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From: Kaneohe
That is odd. Did they do the vehicle check for damages at the rental agency before you drove it?
Thats normal. Hertz advised me to do this as well. My Hertz is 10 mins away from the dealer so I am sure they will have paperwork they complete there for the turn in
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From: Bay Area CA
Rental agency did and I saved the paperwork as they noted three damage spots on the car. Maybe I'll ignore the dealer's advice to be safe
I posted earlier about cost of damages, but yes you are charged for damages.
Sadly I got a crack in the windshield and was told it cost 35 to repair or 150 to replace the windshield.
I also cracked a hubcap lol and I made sure to go replace that with a new one on Ebay. I didnt even want to know how much that would of cost to replace
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From: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
I am able to get an A plan.... what F150 do you have?
Going on Day 6 with Hemi
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From: Puerto Rico
Guys...My GE8(QuikSilver) have been fix and the NEW Air bag replace part is install...
.I'm SUPER happy that it was fix sooner.I was worry to have the car for to much months without using it.Was using a Nissan Versa sedan 2016 for a month.Super happy to have my FIT on the road again....
.I'm SUPER happy that it was fix sooner.I was worry to have the car for to much months without using it.Was using a Nissan Versa sedan 2016 for a month.Super happy to have my FIT on the road again....
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From: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Guys...My GE8(QuikSilver) have been fix and the NEW Air bag replace part is install....I'm SUPER happy that it was fix sooner.I was worry to have the car for to much months without using it.Was using a Nissan Versa sedan 2016 for a month.Super happy to have my FIT on the road again....
.I'm SUPER happy that it was fix sooner.I was worry to have the car for to much months without using it.Was using a Nissan Versa sedan 2016 for a month.Super happy to have my FIT on the road again....
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From: Kaena Point, Hawaii
State of Hawaii Sue Honda & Takata
This article came out of our local rag Saturday.
State sues Honda, Takata over faulty air bags | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
State sues Honda, Takata over faulty air bags | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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From: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Ah okay that makes sense you are in the High Risk area. Those of us in the upper states have a rather long wait. Guess its good to get those who are in more danger fixed first.
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From: San Diego, CA
It's been nearly 3 months since I've been driving this rental and I was over it a long time ago. I mean at this rate I've driven a rental more than I've driven the Fit since I literally just bought it in December 2015 and the recall happened Feb 2016.
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From: Puerto Rico
Yeah it's a mixed bag as to who has received parts. I've read people in other parts of Southern California (Los Angeles) have received parts as well as various parts of the US and yet my dealership swears up and down they haven't received any here in San Diego.
It's been nearly 3 months since I've been driving this rental and I was over it a long time ago. I mean at this rate I've driven a rental more than I've driven the Fit since I literally just bought it in December 2015 and the recall happened Feb 2016.
It's been nearly 3 months since I've been driving this rental and I was over it a long time ago. I mean at this rate I've driven a rental more than I've driven the Fit since I literally just bought it in December 2015 and the recall happened Feb 2016.
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