Recall 13V157000: ESC Software Updates

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: APR 24, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V157000

COMPONENT(S): Electronic Stability Control

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 43,782

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)

Honda Fit 2012-2013

DETAILS

2 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, through March 22, 2013. The electronic stability control system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

CONSEQUENCE:
Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control (ESC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall will begin on May 17, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S99.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.