Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V258000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-05-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V258000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,038
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-16
Owners notified
2014-06-23

Defect description

American Honda Motor Co., Ltd, (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured May 24, 2013, through July 5, 2013, and equipped with a manual transmission. The passenger side driveshaft may break while driving due to an improper heat treatment application during manufacturing.

Safety risk

If the driveshaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured driveshaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side driveshaft and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JE4.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Honda FIT2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.