WASHINGTON, D.C. — Honda is recalling 34,300 Fit subcompact sedans from 2007 and 2008 to replace a faulty wiring harness linked to a sensor that keeps the airbags from deploying when a child occupies the front passenger seat. The recall covers Fits that were sold or registered in 22 U.S. states that use road salt, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"In areas where road salt is used, salt from the snow on the driver's shoes will melt and may penetrate the carpet and leak into the wire harness," the NHTSA said in its Fit recall summary. "If the harness is exposed to salt brine, corrosion may occur and the wire may break, causing the SRS indicator light to illuminate."
If the wires short-circuit, the NHTSA says the front and side airbags could deploy in a crash, even if a child is in the seat. This "will increase the risk of injury to small or out-of-position occupants," the NHTSA said on its Web site.
Honda dealers will inspect and replace the wire harness. Owners may contact Honda at (800) 999-1009 for more information.
What this means to you: Better get your Fit checked out ASAP if you're driving one of the affected vehicles. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
"In areas where road salt is used, salt from the snow on the driver's shoes will melt and may penetrate the carpet and leak into the wire harness," the NHTSA said in its Fit recall summary. "If the harness is exposed to salt brine, corrosion may occur and the wire may break, causing the SRS indicator light to illuminate."
If the wires short-circuit, the NHTSA says the front and side airbags could deploy in a crash, even if a child is in the seat. This "will increase the risk of injury to small or out-of-position occupants," the NHTSA said on its Web site.
Honda dealers will inspect and replace the wire harness. Owners may contact Honda at (800) 999-1009 for more information.
What this means to you: Better get your Fit checked out ASAP if you're driving one of the affected vehicles. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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