Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #14V258000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V258000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2013 honda fit vehicles manufactured may 24, 2013, through july 5, 2013, and equipped with a manual transmission Includes 1,038 affected units, Passenger Side Driveshaft Failure, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 honda fit vehicles manufactured may 24, 2013, through july 5, 2013, and equipped with a manual transmission

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V258000
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: 2014-05-16T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger side driveshaft failure
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 1,038

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JE4
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.95

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NHTSA ID: 14V258000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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