Recall 14V563000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Report Date
20140730
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.

Safety Consequence

The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 HONDA FIT

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