2015 Honda Fit Recall - Stalling Caused by Faulty Ignition Coils
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2015 Honda Fit Recall - Stalling Caused by Faulty Ignition Coils
2015 Honda Fit Recalled Over Stalling Concerns
I just checked the Honda recall site, and this is not listed there yet.
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Honda has issued a recall for nearly 18,000 Honda Fit vehicles from the 2015 model year. The automaker says that the cars suffer from a problem that, in a worst-case scenario, could cause them to stall in traffic.
The problem is linked to the Fit's plug top ignition coils. Honda says that some of those elements could degrade over time, which could prevent the car from starting properly. In some instances, the flaw could cause the engine to cut out while the vehicle is in motion, significantly increasing the risk of an accident.
The good news is that Honda knows of no such accidents or associated injuries. The company says that the problem was identified through warranty-covered service provided to vehicles outside the U.S.
The recall affects roughly 17,800 Honda Fit compacts registered in the U.S. The automaker says that it will mail notices to owners on or before October 6, 2015. After receiving those notices, owners will be able to take their vehicles to a Honda dealer, who will replace the plug top ignition coils at no charge.
If you want to know if your car is affected by this recall, or if you have other questions, you're encouraged to visit www.recalls.honda.com or call 888-234-2138.
The problem is linked to the Fit's plug top ignition coils. Honda says that some of those elements could degrade over time, which could prevent the car from starting properly. In some instances, the flaw could cause the engine to cut out while the vehicle is in motion, significantly increasing the risk of an accident.
The good news is that Honda knows of no such accidents or associated injuries. The company says that the problem was identified through warranty-covered service provided to vehicles outside the U.S.
The recall affects roughly 17,800 Honda Fit compacts registered in the U.S. The automaker says that it will mail notices to owners on or before October 6, 2015. After receiving those notices, owners will be able to take their vehicles to a Honda dealer, who will replace the plug top ignition coils at no charge.
If you want to know if your car is affected by this recall, or if you have other questions, you're encouraged to visit www.recalls.honda.com or call 888-234-2138.
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I believe that 2015 US production was approximately just 85-90,000 units before they shut the line and re-tooled to produce the HR-V in February. My 2015 Produced in January 2015 was the 70,000+ unit off the line.
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Mine is close to 87000, and was produced in April 2015.
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My car stalled once and has been running a bit jerky on acceleration, however my car is not listed as having any recalls.
Any idea if it is possible for me to have the problem and Honda not being aware?
Any idea if it is possible for me to have the problem and Honda not being aware?
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Honda hasn't specified the VINs covered by the recall yet. Check back in a few weeks.
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For the record, mine was built 9/14 and numbers in the 26,XXX series.
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2015 Honda Fit Recalled Over Stalling Concerns
I just checked the Honda recall site, and this is not listed there yet.
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I just checked the Honda recall site, and this is not listed there yet.
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I am going to make a wild guess that since all the 2015 FITS have the same engine, it's the earliest production in 2014 that is effected by the recall?
If that is true, wondering what caused Honda to take notice of the problem and fix the coils for the rest of the production, and then if they did that, why did it take so long to order a recall? (I know that the air bag fiasco with those morons at Takata has them all tied up--will they ever finish that recall? Probably will go on for eternity.)
Just FYI: My old 2009 FIT had a recall way back having to do with the engine--not sure if it was the coils or something else--but it was a 3-4 Labor hour repair.
If that is true, wondering what caused Honda to take notice of the problem and fix the coils for the rest of the production, and then if they did that, why did it take so long to order a recall? (I know that the air bag fiasco with those morons at Takata has them all tied up--will they ever finish that recall? Probably will go on for eternity.)
Just FYI: My old 2009 FIT had a recall way back having to do with the engine--not sure if it was the coils or something else--but it was a 3-4 Labor hour repair.
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I am going to make a wild guess that since all the 2015 FITS have the same engine, it's the earliest production in 2014 that is effected by the recall?
If that is true, wondering what caused Honda to take notice of the problem and fix the coils for the rest of the production, and then if they did that, why did it take so long to order a recall?
If that is true, wondering what caused Honda to take notice of the problem and fix the coils for the rest of the production, and then if they did that, why did it take so long to order a recall?
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I'm sure the info will be posted soon. My Honda contact confirmed to me that he already has a ton of ignition coils in stock. Hopefully only a few more days then we'll all know for sure if our VIN# is effected.
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Few days? It shouldn't require more than an hour.
