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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250826-honda-fit-2013-recall-power-train · Recall date May 16, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V258000
“HONDA FIT (2013) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 16, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250826-honda-fit-2013-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 14V258000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V258000).
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.
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 14V258000 — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) HONDA FIT (2013) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a HONDA FIT (2013) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 14V258000 from Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). The official recall notice states: 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. 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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