Recall
Honda Fit — 10V033000
NHTSA ID
10V033000
Make
Honda
Model
Fit
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2010-02-02
Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Units Affected
141,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R28
Summary
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.
Consequence
AN OVERHEATED SWITCH CAN CAUSE SMOKE, MELTING AND FIRE.
Remedy
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.