2015-2016 Fit VTC Actuator and Timing Chain Honda Goodwill Replacement
#65
NHTSA Safety Complaint
Sorry for reviving a potentially dead thread but I recently had the dealership tell me that failure to repair this could result in catastrophic engine and drivetrain failure over text. They wanted $1800 to fix it, I pointed out this thread and they lowered it to $1300... I declined and submitted these screenshots to the NHTSA here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Highly encourage others to do the same if they are suffering the same situation. Dealership wouldn't fix it without a recall.
Dealership confirmation of catastrophic failure risk due to VTC
Highly encourage others to do the same if they are suffering the same situation. Dealership wouldn't fix it without a recall.
Dealership confirmation of catastrophic failure risk due to VTC
Last edited by Gbear14275; 08-02-2023 at 09:54 PM.
#66
From memory, recalls are almost exclusively focused on safety issues. I'm not sure that this qualifies for that. The dealer may have expressed doom and gloom and the end of the universe to pry your wallet out of your pocket, but I suspect that if NHTSA asks Honda about this their answer will be along the lines "Oh no, it's just a trivial matter which results in a bit of irritable noise. If there is a subsequent mechanical failure in the car then it must certainly be because the owner failed to properly maintain it."
#67
VTC Rattle on acceleration and cold start 2015 Fit
Sorry for reviving a potentially dead thread but I recently had the dealership tell me that failure to repair this could result in catastrophic engine and drivetrain failure over text. They wanted $1800 to fix it, I pointed out this thread and they lowered it to $1300... I declined and submitted these screenshots to the NHTSA here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Highly encourage others to do the same if they are suffering the same situation. Dealership wouldn't fix it without a recall.
Dealership confirmation of catastrophic failure risk due to VTC
Highly encourage others to do the same if they are suffering the same situation. Dealership wouldn't fix it without a recall.
Dealership confirmation of catastrophic failure risk due to VTC
Question: What exactly did you submit to NHTSA? I already had the injectors replaced under that extended TSB warrant. Now the system entry warning light is on and there was a 9-year extension for the stop start button to be replaced but sadly I missed the date.
If and when I do decide to replace the actuator/guides, chain etc. I'm going to give my money to a private garage that specializes in Hondas if they are willing to do the work.
#68
2015 Fit VTA DIY Replacement
I purchased a 2015 Fit a few months ago. I have verified that the VTA rattles on cold startup. Being a DIY'er all my life, I'm looking into the price of parts and studying the service manual before attempting this repair. Any have any experience doing this? If so, what did you pay for all the parts required?
#69
I purchased a 2015 Fit a few months ago. I have verified that the VTA rattles on cold startup. Being a DIY'er all my life, I'm looking into the price of parts and studying the service manual before attempting this repair. Any have any experience doing this? If so, what did you pay for all the parts required?
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