"Honda Motor Co said on Friday it would recall a total 646,000 units of the Fit/Jazz and City models globally, including 140,000 in the United States.

Honda said the recall was to fix a defective master switch, which could cause water to enter the power window switch and in some cases cause a fire."

Just out this morning and not seeing specific details as to which year(s) this affects... Anyone else seen or heard anything?

 

I caught the end of the report on NPR and they said through 2008.

 

DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

Honda Motor Co. (HMC) Friday announced a voluntary worldwide recall of 646,000 compact cars so that it can examine window switches that can overheat if exposed to liquid, causing smoke or melting or even catch fire.

Only about 10% of the Fit hatchbacks recalled will need replacement switches, with the remainder requiring the fitment of waterproof skirts to prevent water seeping in.

"Under some severe operating conditions, water, rain, or other liquid may enter the driver's window and reach the master power window switch, resulting in impaired function of the switch," the Japanese car maker said in a statement. "If the master power window switch is damaged as a result of the liquid intrusion, it may result in failure of the switch and overheating.

"An overheating switch may cause smoke, melting or, potentially, fire," it added.

The recall affects models built in Japan, China, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia and India. Of the vehicles being recalled, 171,372 are in the U.K., where the model is known as the Jazz, 141,140 are in the U.S. and 229,000 are in Latin America.

 

I wonder if this is related to the GD owners who have found water getting in?

 

Model years 02-08 ONLY. Please see my thread in the GD forum.

 

Good, I was starting to make plans to bring my Fit in, all is well then.....

 

Geez, stand down from general quarters if you own a GE... /threadlock ?

 

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applies to the GD, thread closed