NHTSA recall 15V697000
Air Bags, Structure · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 214, "side impact protection" and number 226, "ejection mitigation".
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Honda Fit, 2016 Honda Fit.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V697000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.