HONDA FIT (2013) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control (ESC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control (ESC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250827-honda-fit-2013-recall-electronic-stability-control-esc · Recall date April 24, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V157000
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“HONDA FIT (2013) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc).” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 24, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250827-honda-fit-2013-recall-electronic-stability-control-esc. Based on NHTSA recall #13V157000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V157000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S99.
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Subject: Recall 13V157000 — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) HONDA FIT (2013) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Hello, I own a HONDA FIT (2013) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) that is covered by recall 13V157000 from Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S99. 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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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #13V157000 (April 24, 2013)
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