2016 HONDA FIT; 2015 HONDA FIT
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Honda is recalling certain 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured between April 11, 2014, and July 2, 2015, that do not have a sunroof. In these vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly and may puncture the side curtain air bags when they deploy during a crash, potentially increasing the risk of injury to outboard seat occupants.
Honda will notify owners of the recall, which began on December 18, 2015. Dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket at no cost. Affected owners should contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for service, and can reference recall number JV8 when calling.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.