NHTSA recall 13V157000
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: In April 2013, Honda recalled 43,782 2012-2013 Honda fit sport vehicles. In July 2013, Honda informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012-2013 Honda fit vehicles in base trim to the recall campaign, representing an additional 48,138 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 91,920. The electronic stability control system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at high…
Why it matters: Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control (esc) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the esc software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Honda Fit, 2013 Honda Fit.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V157000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.