Friday, February 18, 2011

Honda recalling 700,000 Fit models over engine fears - 97k in U.S.


Honda has announced that the company has approximately 700,000 vehicles worldwide in regard to faulty lost motion springs in the valve train. The springs can fatigue and break over time, allowing the engine due to the stable. The recall affects certain 2009-2010 Fit, Freed and City models, and so far the company has received 72 complaints of the subject in Japan and 29 complaints from other countries in the world.

No injuries or accidents were reported due to the problem.

A total of 176,000 vehicles in Japan called back, while another being brought in 156 000 for inspection in China. A full 233 000 models will be dismissed by the rest of Asia and North America 122 000 cars should head back to the dealer - over 97 000 of them are from the U.S.. Hit the jump for official press release Honda. Thank you to everyone for the tips!

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