Vehicle recall 11V101000 · February 17, 2011
2009-2010 Honda Fit
There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (vtec) system to fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Honda fit vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (vtec) system to fail.
- Consequence
- A failure of the spring assemblies may cause the vehicle to stall during operation increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the spring assemblies in the engine if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Honda's safety recall no. R66.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V101000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 2011
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- R66
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 97,201
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
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