Honda Recalls 2007-2008 Fit Vehicles for Power Window Fire Risk
Honda is recalling 2007-2008 Fit vehicles because water intrusion can damage the power window switch, potentially causing overheating, smoke, or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Fit vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where water may enter the driver's window under severe conditions and reach the master power window switch.
If the master power window switch is damaged by water intrusion, it may overheat and fail. An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting, and fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the switch and install a cover around the switch housing to prevent water from entering. If the switch is damaged, it will be replaced and a cover will be installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA FIT
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Power Window
- Affected units
- 141,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FIT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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