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NHTSARecalled Feb 17, 2011 · #11V101000

LOST MOTION SPRING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 HONDA FIT VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR SPRING ASSEMBLIES ON THE ENGINE'S VARIABLE VALVE TIMING AND LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL (VTEC) SYSTEM TO FAIL. A FAILURE OF THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL DURING OPERATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
  • LOST MOTION SPRING
  • 2009-2010 HONDA FIT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2010 HONDA
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES IN THE ENGINE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

View the official CPSC notice