Honda Fit GK 2019 - Vehicle recall

[oceanicmanta]

Update: i called the Car Importer for an update.  The same reception lady say

1) Importer has ordered parts but yet to arrive in SG
2) expect 2-3 months to arrive
3) importer will send letter to my address, to go to workshop to replace

4) expected cost is $1000+, but not confirmed  ( mayb i heard her wrongly the first time around ) 😬

$80 seemed to good to be true anyway
 

Edited March 7, 2024 by oceanicmanta

[oceanicmanta]

Honda Japanese official website and recall announcement

https://www.honda.co.jp/recall/auto/info/231208_5423.html

it also has a picture of the part

have sent inquiry to Honda Japan to ask about replacement part info

apparently, the fuel pump is made and supplied by Denso

Edited March 9, 2024 by oceanicmanta

[itsmeagainhk]

@oceanicmanta 

Thanks for the info. By any chance would you be able to share Honda JP's email ?

Do let us know the new PN once they get back to you.

[oceanicmanta]

@itsmeagainhk i sent via their online feedback form here :

https://waigaya.honda.co.jp/user/enquete.do?grp=Customer&no=20191220

used Google to translate to Japanese

received a auto-rely acknowledgement from them

[itsmeagainhk]

@oceanicmanta Thanks. I shall drop them an inquiry too.

[itsmeagainhk]

@oceanicmanta 

I have received an update from Honda japan.

Quote"

Japan March 14, 2024


Dear Mr.XXXXX


Thank you for your inquiry to Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
We apologize for our delay in replying.

Currently, we are checking with KAH MOTOR CO. SDN. BHD. our representative in Singapore whether they can support your inquiry.
We will get back to you with a result as quickly as possible.
We kindly ask you to wait for a while.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.


Sincerely,

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Customer First Unit
Aftersales Development Division

 

Unquote

[itsmeagainhk]

Updates:

Some of my friends driving Kah Motor's Jazz GK3 and GK5 just received the notifications of the recall as well. 

Have not informed them to book appointment yet. 

[Jamesc]

Anyone got the defective part to sell?

No need brand new in box.

Old and worn out and taken out from your car also can.

I just got a Fit GK 2019 for MIL as it was recommended by Top Gear as the car for old ladies.

I forgot to add I pay Top Dollar.

Anyone that sold a car to jamesc used car can tell you when I like a model and buy for my MIL I pay good money!

The Prius owner from MCF that sold the unintended acceleration model will be happy to say he got a really good price from me!

[stanlez]

@itsmeagainhk 

Thanks for the info.

I got a call from kah motor yesterday claming that they instructed by Honda Japan to contact local customer and ask me send my vezel for them to replace the faulty pressure pump but they going to charge SDS545 admin fee. 

[stanlez]

i not going to send my car to Kah Motor. I'll verify this with Honda Japan directly to ensure the authenticity of the request and any associated fees since this is recalled by them. Honda Japan should bear all associated costs.

[stanlez]

anyone got update?

 

[itsmeagainhk]

@stanlez 

Nope. As per earlier post. Quoted $545 for KM to do. Need to wait 3 or 4 months. 

Or ownself change outside at less than half the price but no gurantee the pump replaced is rectified one or not.

[stanlez]

Is this recall mandatory for change?

[iluvspinach]

From https://www.honda.co.jp/recall/auto/info/231208_5423.html

After Google Translate, it reads:

Quote

We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused. Honda dealers will be in touch to inform you, so please make an appointment as soon as possible to visit your nearest dealer that handles your vehicle and have your vehicle inspected and repaired (free of charge). We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused. If you have any questions about your vehicle, please contact your nearest Honda dealer or Customer Service Center.

Anyone went to Kah Motors and had it replaced/repaired free of charge?

[stanlez]

@iluvspinach i also want to know it... anyone?

[Nickdaboss]

Hi, I also just got notified on this recall as well for my Honda Vezel. I bought the car from Carro few months ago and when I contacted the original PI (Leco), they mentioned that owner has to bear the cost for the recall. Carro quoted me 180 dollars for recall service but if part replacement is a must, I have to bear the cost as well. If Kah Motor is doing a replacement for $545, I think its fine, as from what i checked on google, new fuel pump can cost up to 1000+. 

[BoneStock]

I just received a letter from Kah Motor to replace the same defective part.   The letter also says that it is a violation of road safety act chapter 276 if I do not get the defective part replaced.  So this recall cannot be ignored.

[itsmeagainhk]

@BoneStock Yes. its free, please go for a peace of mind.

 

Take note that ALOT of workshops / PI related WS are offering paid diagnostic services to "check" the fuel pump to quickly inform LTA that it was check / replaced.

In the case of Fit and Jazz, the fuel pump is located underneath the gear knob. So in order to check, the entire center console needs to be removed before the fuel pump can be checked for any abnormalities. I have heard of owners send their fit jazz to the PI workshop only for them to open the bonnet to "check". And then sign off the document that the issue has been fixed when it is clearly not fixed. Owners wouldnt know that nothing was done because usually they wont know where the fuel pump is located etc. 

In addition, it has to be replaced, not repaired.