NHTSA Recall 15V697000: Structure and air bags: side/window
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,367 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Honda Fit.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V697000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JV8 |
| Components | STRUCTURE; AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | October 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
Safety risk
If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
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 15V697000
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.