Component
STRUCTURE
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The rear grab handle brackets in your Fit are the metal parts that attach to the doors. In some 2015-2016 models, these brackets might be too weak and could poke a hole in the side airbags when they deploy.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags get poked during a crash, you and your passengers in the outer seats might be more likely to get hurt.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will swap out the weak brackets for sturdier ones, and this repair is completely free. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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".
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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