Honda Fit: Electrical

Affects Honda Fit · 2007–2008 — about 35K vehicles.

The hazard

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 Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2013216.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational