NHTSA recall 15V-697 (15V697000)
structure recall reported October 23, 2015 - about 25,367 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V697000
- Also written as
- 15V-697
- Manufacturer number
- JV8
- Reported
- October 23, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~25,367
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
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".
Why it is dangerous
If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-697 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.