If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227028-honda-fit-2016-recall-structure · Recall date October 23, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V697000
“HONDA FIT (2016) recall — Structure.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 23, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227028-honda-fit-2016-recall-structure. Based on NHTSA recall 15V697000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V697000).
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V697000 — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) HONDA FIT (2016) recall — Structure Hello, I own a HONDA FIT (2016) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 15V697000 from Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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