NHTSA Recall 14V563000: Air bags: side/window
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,292 vehicles. It affects 2015 Honda Fit.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V563000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JF9 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | July 30, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.
Safety risk
The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V563000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Fit | 2015 |
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.