NHTSA Recall 11V101000: Engine and engine cooling
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 97,201 vehicles. It affects 2009–2010 Honda Fit.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V101000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R66 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | February 17, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 7, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V101000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.