Recall Alert: 2007 - 2008 Honda Fit

Honda is recalling up to 34,000 Fits from 2007 and 2008 due to a faulty sensor that’s intended to detect children in the front passenger seat. Honda has found that road salt mixing with melting snow can put young passengers in danger.

Basically, salty water tracked into the car on boots and shoes during the winter can leach beneath the carpet and corrode the wiring for the occupant detection system. If the wiring severs, the car can no longer tell if a child is in the seat and will deploy the front and side airbags in an accident — a legitimate danger for small children.

The recall is in effect for all models registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.

Honda Recalling 34,300 Fits (NHTSA via Autoblog)