Recall 11V101000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Report Date

20110217

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A FAILURE OF THE SPRING ASSEMBLIES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL DURING OPERATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	HONDA	FIT
2010	HONDA	FIT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.