Vehicle recall 15V559000 · September 3, 2015
2015 Honda Fit
The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
- Consequence
- If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V559000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 3, 2015
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- JT9
- Owner notification
- October 9, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,796
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicles covered
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