Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The electronic stability control (ESC) system in your vehicle is a safety feature that helps keep you stable while driving. The ESC system in certain Honda Fits could be faulty and allow the vehicle to sway excessively when turning at high speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ESC system fails, it could cause your vehicle to lose stability while driving, making it harder to control. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially on slippery or winding roads.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will update the ESC software at no cost to you. This update is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured from May 23, 2011, through March 22, 2013, and model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit base vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2011, through April 19, 2013. In April 2013, Honda recalled 43,782 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles. In July 2013, Honda informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit vehicles in base trim to the recall campaign, representing an additional 48,138 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 91,920. The electronic stability control system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control (ESC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S99.
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