2016 HONDA FIT Recalls (2)

Campaign:
15V697000 on 10/22/2015
Component:
Air bags:side/window
Manufactured:
04/10/2015 - 05/20/2015
Affected:
25,367
Defect:
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".
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V697000 on 10/22/2015
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
04/10/2015 - 05/20/2015
Affected:
25,367
Defect:
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".
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2016 HONDA FIT TSBs (52)

Bulletin:
10222015
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
American honda: due to customer's complaints of precipitation in the taillights, honda is performing analysis on certain 2015-2016 vehicles. *ma
Bulletin:
16-020
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
16-026
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Charging system indicator is on with dtc p154a the charging system indicator is on with dtc p154a (battery sensor internal failure). the battery sensor has an internal failure. replace the battery sensor.
Bulletin:
DEN-K3Q5J-06
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
This communication is informing honda of a delamination issues within an i.c. produced by nxp and assembled into airbag sensor supplied by denso international america, inc. this delamination issue manifests itself as an open circuit within
Bulletin:
A16040D
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service news articles - how to prevent paint damage from moisture trapped under the wrap guard.
Bulletin:
APAS05172016-901
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaints of the seat bottom heater not working. please send specific parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
Bulletin:
APAS05032016-901
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. please return certain parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
Bulletin:
A16-034
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Service bulletin - the ignition coil, spark plug, or fuel injector on one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and cause the engine to misfire.
Bulletin:
ATS160720
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
"techline summary article - do you have a vehicle with a rear license trim that's cracked or broken? this can happen if you pull or push on that trim too hard when opening and closing the tailgate. we're aware of this concern and we're wor
Bulletin:
ATS160802
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Techline summary article - when looking at the speed dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? this seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren't searchable
Bulletin:
A16-068
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Service bulletin - there is a gap between the lid assembly and the driver's dashboard panel. during manufacturing, the end clips of some driver's side dashboard panel have a defect that prevents the lid assembly from properly being secured.
Bulletin:
A16-026
Component:
110000 high voltage battery
Summary:
Service bulletin - the battery sensor may experience an internal failure, resulting in dtc p154a.
Bulletin:
A16-068
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Dealer message - there is a gap between the lid assembly and the driver's dashboard panel. during manufacturing, the end clips of some driver's side dashboard panel have a defect that prevents the lid assembly from properly being secured.
Bulletin:
ATS160802
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Techline summary article - when looking at the speed dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? this seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren't searchable
Bulletin:
A16-088
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Service bulletin - at cold start up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. this may be intermittent and occurs on cold starts where the engine typically has not been started for 6'8 hours. the variable valve timing control (vtc) ac
Bulletin:
APAS01232017901
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from th
Bulletin:
ATS161202
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Tech line summary article - in october of this year, we posted s/b 16-068, driver's dashboard panel warped, to address suzuka-built vehicles with a gap between the driver's side cover and the driver's dashboard panel. we're now getting repo
Bulletin:
A16-088
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Service bulletin - at cold start up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. this may be intermittent and occurs on cold starts where the engine typically has not been started for 6'8 hours. the variable valve timing control (vtc) ac
Bulletin:
FIT CONDENSATION
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of condensation in the taillights. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information fro
Bulletin:
CONDENSATION IN
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of condensation in the taillights. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information from
Bulletin:
CONDENSATION
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of condensation in the taillights. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information fro
Bulletin:
A16-020
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Service bulletin - on the monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing.
Bulletin:
ACA-02262016-901
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Dealer message - on the monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. attach the monroney update label to the window area next to the monroney label.
Bulletin:
A15-088
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Service bulletin - a non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside the door was installed during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - HONDA
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
"dealer message - today, december 22, 2015, american honda motor co., inc. is announcing two product updates for 84,138 units of the 2015-16 fit & 16,019 units of the 2016 hr-v vehicles to inspect the inner door handle brackets for corrosio
Bulletin:
PU-A15-088
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Service bulletin - a non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside the door was installed during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - HONDA
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of condensation in the taillights. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information fro
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - HONDA
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - on october 22, 2015, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 25,000 model year 2015 and 2016 fit lx vehicles due to side curtain airbags that may not deploy as designed. any new or
Bulletin:
A15-079
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain 2015'2016 model year honda fit vehicles were equipped with a rear grab rail bracket that was not manufactured to design specifications and may interfere with side curtain airbag deployment. in the event of a colli
Bulletin:
ATS161106
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? what's happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isn't holding the actuator properly. this lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a shor
Bulletin:
A15-079
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"service bulletin - certain 2015'2016 model year honda fit vehicles were equipped with a rear grab rail bracket that was not manufactured to design specifications and may interfere with side curtain airbag deployment. in the event of a col
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - HONDA
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - yesterday, october 22, 2015, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 25,000 model year 2015 and 2016 fit lx without moonroof vehicles due to side curtain airbags that may not deplo
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - RFI -
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of condensation in the taillights. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information fro
Bulletin:
A15-079
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain 2015'2016 model year honda fit vehicles were equipped with a rear grab rail bracket that was not manufactured to design specifications and may interfere with side curtain airbag deployment. in the event of a colli
Bulletin:
ATS160802
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Techline summary article - when looking at the speed dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? this seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren't searchable
Bulletin:
APAS01032017901
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from th
Bulletin:
AER17010A
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect
Bulletin:
A17-013
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Service bulletin - the rear license trim is cracked. an error in the manufacturing process has affected the rear license trim durability.
Bulletin:
A17-005
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
"service bulletin - the low tire pressure/tpms indicator is on with vsa dtc c0077-78 (low tire pressure threshold refinement). if the tires are inflated to the pressure listed on the driver's doorjamb label, the vehicle has likely been driv
Bulletin:
ATS170205
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Techline summary article - although similar, the hondalink and hondalink ev apps available for download on the apple apps store and google play are not the same. furthermore, each app applies to specific models.
Bulletin:
AER17060A
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Engineering request for investigation - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 fits & hr-vs with a customer complaint of the srs light on with the impact sensor dtcs stored. to fully understand the cause of
Bulletin:
APaS06052017901
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 fits & hr-vs with a customer complaint of the srs light on with the impact sensor dtcs stored. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm wou
Bulletin:
APaS06222017902
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 fits & hr-vs with a customer complaint of the srs light on with the impact sensor dtcs stored.. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm wo
Bulletin:
APaS07102017901
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 fits & hr-vs with a customer complaint of the srs light on with the impact sensor dtcs stored. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm wou
Bulletin:
A15060D
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Service news article - to prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. the easiest way to remove it during pdi is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
Bulletin:
A15060C
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Service news article - these headlights are semi-sealed and have ventilation holes to help prevent heat deformation. when air flows in and out, however, it also includes any moisture that?s in it. if the outside of the headlights are cooler
Bulletin:
A17-012
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Service bulletin - the charging system indicator is on with dtc p154a (battery sensor internal failure). the battery sensor has an internal failure.
Bulletin:
ATS160802
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tech line summary article - when looking at the speed dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? this seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren't searchabl
Bulletin:
ATS170901
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Tech line summary article - can?t set the temperature control dial to maximum cool? we?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.
Bulletin:
ATS170901
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tech line summary article - can?t set the temperature control dial to maximum cool? we?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.
Bulletin:
A18-027
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Service bulletin - the mil is on and dtc p0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold) is set. faulty fuel injectors in one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and causing a false dtc p0420.
Bulletin:
A18090F
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Servicenews article - are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iphone running ios 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? you can't view or listen to videos, music, etc., when using a hdmi output. ?

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