Service Bulletin 11-010

Applies To: See VEHICLES AFFECTED February 26, 2011

Safety Recall: Lost Motion Springs

(Supersedes 11-010, dated February 19, 2011, to revise the information marked by the black bars)

REVISION SUMMARY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Under INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE, Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of
step 7 was updated. this campaign. An example of the customer notification
is at the end of this service bulletin.
BACKGROUND
The lost motion springs in the engine's variable valve
CORRECTIVE ACTION
timing and lift electronic control (VTEC) may break. In
rare cases, the broken pieces of the lost motion spring Inspect and, if necessary, replace the four lost motion
may jam the rocker arm and cause the engine to stall springs.
and prevent it from being restarted. An engine that
stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. PARTS INFORMATION
Lost Motion Spring Kit: P/N 04148-RK8-305
VEHICLES AFFECTED (Includes four lost motion spring assemblies, throttle
2009 Fit body gasket, and four intake manifold gaskets)
From VIN JHMGE8...9S000027
thru JHMGE8...9S075923 TOOL INFORMATION
From VIN JHMGE8...9C000005 Rocker Arm Holder Set: T/N 070AB-RB10100
thru JHMGE8...9C007783 (Includes four rocker arm holders and four rocker
arm spacers)
2010 Fit
From VIN JHMGE8...AC000001 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
thru JHMGE8...AC013589
Not all vehicles within the affected VIN ranges are OP# Description FRT
affected by this campaign. To verify vehicle eligibility, 1105B3 Disassemble the engine, inspect the 1.1
you must check for at least one of these items: production date and number on the rocker
• The customer has a notification letter. bridge, and reassemble the engine.
• The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status 1101AK Disassemble the engine, replace the four 1.6
lost motion springs (including valve
inquiry.
adjustment), and reassemble the engine.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the 1st
character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch Failed Part: P/N 14820-RB1-013
mark in that location means this campaign has already Defect Code: 5LT00
been completed.
Symptom Code: R6600
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in
your used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, Skill Level: Repair Technician
these vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that NOTE: This procedure is in an outline form that you
subsequently causes an injury or damage because of can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need
the recalled item, the dealership will be solely more details on the procedures listed below, bookmark
responsible to the damaged party, and will be required them in the appropriate service manual, or view them
to defend and indemnify American Honda for any online:
resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is
affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry • Wiper Arm Replacement
before selling it. • Cowl Cover Replacement
• Under Cowl Replacement
• Air Cleaner Removal/Installation
• Intake Manifold Removal and Installation

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
• Cylinder Head Cover Removal 9. Remove the rocker shaft bolt.
• Rocker Arm Assembly Removal UNDERSIDE OF
ROCKER ARM
• Rocker Arm Assembly Installation ASSEMBLY
• Valve Clearance Adjustment
• Cylinder Head Cover Installation
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
2. Remove the cowl cover.
3. Remove the under-cowl panel. ROCKER SHAFT BOLT
4. Remove the air cleaner.
5. Remove the intake manifold chamber assembly.
6. Remove the cylinder head cover.
10. Use the rocker arm spacers and the rocker arm
7. Check the manufacturing lot number on the rocker holders to keep the four rocker arm assemblies
arm bridge to see if it was built after November 20, together when you remove them:
2009, production number 215.
• Place a rocker shaft spacer at the cylinder No. 1
rocker arm assembly.
ROCKER
ARM SHAFT
CYLINDER NO.1
ROCKER ARM
ASSEMBLY

ROCKER
ARM
SPACER

Slide the rocker arm shaft out

while sliding the spacer in
09112070215 from the other side.

• While pushing in the rocker arm spacer, slide the

rocker arm shaft out of the cylinder No. 1 rocker
arm assembly. Make sure to keep the holder
PRODUCTION
YEAR NUMBER grooves vertical.
MONTH DAY

• If the rocker bridge date is 091120 (November

20, 2009), and the production number is 216 or
higher, or the date is later than 091120, the lost
motion springs are OK. Go to step 19 to
reassemble the engine.
• If the rocker bridge date is 091120 (November
20, 2009), and the production number is 215 or
lower, or the date is earlier than 091120, the lost
motions springs must be replaced. Go to step 8.
8. Remove the rocker arm assembly, and place it
upside-down on a clean work surface.

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 • When the rocker arm shaft is clear from the 11. Repeat step 10 for the remaining three rocker arm
cylinder No. 1 rocker arm assembly, install a assemblies. Note the location of each assembly to
rocker arm holder. make sure they are returned to their original
positions.
ROCKER ARM
HOLDER

ROCKER
ARM SHAFT
ROCKER
SHAFT
SPACER

CYLINDER NO.1
ROCKER ARM
ASSEMBLY

12. Remove the lost motion springs.

HOLDER
GROOVES

• Remove the cylinder No. 1 rocker arm assembly

from the rocker bridge assembly.
CYLINDER NO.1
ROCKER ARM
ASSEMBLY

13. Lube the new lost motion springs with fresh engine
oil, then install them.
14. Reinstall the cylinder rocker arm assemblies in the
rocker bridge:
• Place the cylinder No. 4 rocker arm assembly in
the rocker bridge.
• Remove the holder.
• Carefully slide the rocker arm shaft into the
cylinder No. 4 rocker arm assembly. The rocker
shaft spacer will slide out.
15. Repeat step 14 for the remaining three rocker arm
assemblies.

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16. Install the rocker shaft bolt, and torque it to 9 N.m
(7.0 lb-ft). Example of Customer Letter

NOTE: The rocker shaft bolt installs in one direction February 2011
only. If the bolt does not go in, rotate the rocker Safety Recall: Lost Motion Springs
shaft 180 degrees. Dear Fit Owner:
ROCKER This notice is sent to you in accordance with the
SHAFT BOLT requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
9 N.m (7.0 lb-ft) Safety Act.
What is the reason for this notice?
Honda has decided that a defect, which relates to motor
vehicle safety, exists in certain 2009 and 2010 model year
Fit vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the
four spring assemblies on the engine's variable valve
timing and lift electronic control (VTEC) system to fail
which may cause the engine to stall and prevent it from
being restarted. An engine stall will increase the risk of a
crash.
What should you do?
Call any authorized Honda dealer and make an
appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will
inspect and replace the spring assemblies in your engine
if necessary. This work will be done free of charge. Please
plan to leave your vehicle for a full day to allow the dealer
flexibility in scheduling.
Who to contact if you experience problems.
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from
17. Reinstall the rocker arm assembly. your Honda dealer, you may write to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
18. Adjust the valve clearance. Honda Automobile Customer Service
19. Reinstall the cylinder head cover. Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
20. Reinstall the intake manifold chamber assembly. Torrance, CA 90501-2746
21. Install the air cleaner. If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has
failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle,
22. Reinstall the under-cowl panel, the cowl cover, and without charge, within a reasonable period of time (60
the windshield wiper arms. days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair
appointment), you may submit a complaint to:
23. Center-punch a completion mark above the 1st Administrator
character of the engine compartment VIN: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Center-punch here. Washington, DC 20590
Or call the toll-free Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY
800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
JHMGE8XXXXXXXXXXX What to do if you feel this notice is in error.
Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee
of a 2009 or a 2010 Fit involved in this campaign. If this is
not the case, or the name/address information is not
correct, please fill out and return the enclosed, postage-
paid Information Change Card. We will then update our
records.
Lessor information.
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this
recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the
lessee within 10 days.
If you have questions.
If you have any questions about this notice, or need
assistance with locating a Honda dealer, please call
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009,
and select option 4.
We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may
cause you.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Division

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