Honda announced that it will voluntarily recall 143,083 model-year 2007-2008 Fit vehicles in the United States to replace the master power window switch.
Under severe conditions, rain water or other spilled liquids may enter through an open driver’s window and enter the master power window switch on the driver’s door. Over time, exposure to water and other fluids can cause electrical resistance in the switch, which ultimately can cause the switch to overheat and melt, damaging the switch and potentially damaging an associated wire harness, the automaker said in a statement.
Further, if a switch melts, it could produce smoke and, potentially cause a fire. No crashes or injuries have been reported related to the issue, Honda said.
Customers are advised to park affected Fit vehicles outside until the power window master switch has been inspected.
Under the current recall, owners of affected Fit vehicles will be asked to bring their vehicle to their local dealer to have the master power window switch inspected. If the inspection reveals existing damage to the switch, the switch will be replaced immediately using Honda’s current limited stock of updated parts.
If the inspection does not reveal any damage to the master power window switch, the vehicle will be returned to the customer, who will be contacted later in the year to have the switch replaced when sufficient supplies of the updated switch are available.
Customers will receive mailed notification in mid-July 2013.
