Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Plug Top Ignition Coil Damage
| Report Received Date | 09/03/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V559000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9. |
| Recall Code | JT9 |
| Potentially Affected | 17796 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V559000) |
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