Potentially damaged lost motion springs are the cause of Honda?s latest recall in the U.S., which affects 97,201 2009 and 2010 model year Fit vehicles. Parts of the engine valvetrain, the lost motion springs may bend or break over time due to the compression forces exerted on them by the rocker arms, resulting in abnormal engine noise or even damage.
According to Honda, no crashes or injuries have been caused by the defective components. The Japanese automaker will start notifying customers by mail in early March, and have them take their vehicles for an inspection carried out at an authorized dealer.
Owners can also find out if their cars need repair by accessing www.recalls.honda.com or calling the company?s hot-line service at (800) 999-1009 and selecting option 4.
