Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V033000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 05/01/2007 to 07/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 141000 | 03/19/2010 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 02/02/2010 | 02/02/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 fit vehicles. under severe condition, water may enter the driver's window and reach the master power window switch. if the master power window switch is damaged as a result of the water intrusion, overheating and failure of the switch may result. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the switch and install a cover around the switch housing to prevent water from entering the switch. if the switch is damaged, the switch will be replaced and a cover will be installed. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on during march 19, 2010. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda recall no. r28.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||