Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #15V697000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V697000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2015-2016 fit lx-trim vehicles manufactured april 11, 2014, to july 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof Includes 25,367 affected units, Improper Rear Grab Rail Bracket/FMVSS 214/226, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 fit lx-trim vehicles manufactured april 11, 2014, to july 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 fit lx-trim vehicles manufactured april 11, 2014, to july 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. in the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 214, "side impact protection" and number 226, "ejection mitigation".
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2015. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is jv8.