NHTSA recall 15V-559 (15V559000)
electrical system recall reported September 3, 2015 - about 17,796 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V559000
- Also written as
- 15V-559
- Manufacturer number
- JT9
- Reported
- September 3, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,796
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
Why it is dangerous
If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-559 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.