Recall 11V-101: 2009–2010 Honda Fit

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Feb 17, 2011, covering about 97,201 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-101
Report date
Feb 17, 2011
Vehicles affected
97,201
Owners notified
Mar 7, 2011

The problem

Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 honda fit vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (Vtec) system to fail.

The risk

A failure of the spring assemblies may cause the vehicle to stall during operation increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the spring assemblies in the engine if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes

Honda's safety recall no. R66.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V101000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Honda Fit2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-101?

Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 honda fit vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (Vtec) system to fail.

How is recall 11V-101 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the spring assemblies in the engine if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.