Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The VTEC system is a part of your engine that helps it run smoothly. In your 2009-2010 Honda Fit, there's a small spring that might fail, potentially causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spring fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect and replace the spring assemblies for free, if necessary. This repair is free to you, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FAILURE OF THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL DURING OPERATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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