Recall 14V258000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date
20140516
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 HONDA FIT

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