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Honda Fit Electrical System Wiring Safety Report | June 15, 2010



Reported on June 15, 2010


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMBINATION SWITCH AND THE ATTACHING WIRE HARNESS WAS OVERHEATED AND HAD BURNED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRES AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,551 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,500. UPDATED 09/15/10. *LJ THE HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER STATED THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FAILED. UPDATED 09/16/10
Make: Honda
Model: Fit
Manufactured by: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Year: 2007
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? Y
Location: IMPERIAL BEACH CA
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): JHMGD38697S
Mileage: 81551 miles.
Speed: 60 MPH
Number of cylinders: 4
Vehicle type: FWD
Vehicle fuel: GAS Fuel injection.
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location: FULLER HONDA CHULA VISTA CA 91911
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