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NHTSARecalled Feb 2, 2010 · #10V033000

POWER WINDOW SWITCH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 FIT VEHICLES. UNDER SEVERE CONDITION, WATER MAY ENTER THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND REACH THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH. IF THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH IS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE WATER INTRUSION, OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF THE SWITCH MAY RESULT. AN OVERHEATED SWITCH CAN CAUSE SMOKE, MELTING AND FIRE.

Product details

Product
  • POWER WINDOW SWITCH
  • 2007-2008 FIT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2008 FIT
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SWITCH AND INSTALL A COVER AROUND THE SWITCH HOUSING TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE SWITCH. IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, THE SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DURING MARCH 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

View the official CPSC notice