2008 Honda Fit

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the paint on the front axle shafts could delaminate or become damaged by road debris. As a result the axle shaft could corrode. If this happens, the axle shafts could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Also, if this happens and the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could roll away.

Safety Risk: 
A loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle rollaway could increase the risk of a crash. 
 
Corrective Actions: 
Honda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace both axle shafts.

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.

On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Vehicles will receive a special extended warranty coverage of 10 years/240,000 km from first registration.  Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the electric power steering module replaced.

On certain vehicles, water may enter the driver's power window master switch.  Although Honda previously attempted to remedy this problem by installing a plastic cover over the switch, this fix was inadequate.  Water intrusion could cause the switch to overheat, which may result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver’s power window master switch.  Note: This recall supersedes recall 2010025.  Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.

On certain vehicles, under severe conditions water may enter the driver's window and reach the master power window switch.  If the master power switch is damaged as a result of water intrusion it may result in a failure of the switch and overheating.  An overheating switch can cause smoke, melting and fire which could result in property damage and personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will install an external cover to prevent water from entering the switch.  Damaged switches will be replaced and cover installed.  Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2013216.