Honda has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 17,800 model-year 2015 Fit vehicles in the United States to replace the plug top ignition coils.

The service, which is provided free of charge by authorized dealerships across the United States, will replace original plug top ignition coils may degrade over time, which, in the worst case, could cause the vehicle’s engine to stall, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

No crashes or injuries have been reported related to this issue, which was discovered through the warranty claim process outside of the United States.

Mailed notification to customers will begin October 6, 2015. Additionally, owners of these vehicles can determine if their vehicles require repair now by going to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (888) 234-2138.

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