2020 HONDA Fit

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2020 HONDA Fit

Recall Date Component Summary
1970-01-01 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

Remedy:

Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.

2024-01-02 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, and October 18, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

2023-02-02 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

Remedy:

Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2020 HONDA Fit

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28 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2020 HONDA Fit

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Date Component  
2025-04-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11657091
2025-04-07 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11653276
2021-05-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11416067
2021-06-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11419773
2021-10-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11436820
2022-05-05 SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11463554
2022-05-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11466293
2022-12-07 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11496414
2023-02-11 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11506791
2023-10-08 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11548868
2023-11-13 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11554935
2023-11-14 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11555020
2024-01-13 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11565348
2024-01-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11568052
2024-02-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11570540
2024-05-23 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11590472
2024-06-07 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11593115
2024-08-27 STEERING
ODI Number: 11611100
2024-09-07 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11613227
2024-10-01 LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11617478
2024-10-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11620813
2024-12-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11628609
2024-12-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11629540
2025-02-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11640659
2025-02-14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11642802
2021-05-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11416067
2021-02-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11395588
2021-01-13 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11387834
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0 Investigations for 2020 HONDA Fit

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

56 Service Alerts for 2020 HONDA Fit

Date Description
2022-06-08 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service news article – When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin, 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improve

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301⿿P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

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2022-06-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301⿿P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Service bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301⿿P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

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2022-06-01 061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

Service bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301⿿P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-01 071420 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS

Service bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301⿿P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-02-18 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-29 140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-15 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ServiceNews Article – When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improved i

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-15 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

ServiceNews Article – When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improved i

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-04 220000 SEATS

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-04 140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-12-15 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-02-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-10-11 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-10-22 140000 AIR BAGS

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-10-22 220000 SEATS

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-10-22 140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-23 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-18 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

ServiceNews Article – If normal troubleshooting suggests replacing the fuel injectors, check the long-term fuel trim using the i-HDS to ensure that it’s fixed right the first time. -If it is less than 1.0% (lean), then it’s most likely ca

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-23 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Service Bulletin – There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye

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2021-08-31 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-08-16 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-07-28 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-06-15 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-06-18 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-05-14 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-05-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-05-28 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-05-24 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message – Released on April 30th, service bulletin 21-007 addresses random or single-cylinder misfire concerns on 2015-2020 Fit models. Part of the corrective action involves cleaning the intake ports of any carbon buildup using a me

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-05-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-04-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-03-30 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-12-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin – The Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system freezes after a phone call and stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned ON.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-03-10 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-02-15 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-06 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-12-05 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-12-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin – The Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system freezes after a phone call and stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned ON.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-22 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin – The blower motor makes excessive noise, runs slowly, or intermittently stops working.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-09-28 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-09-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-09-10 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-04-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2020 Fit G101 Inspection

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2020-04-28 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

2020 Fit G101 Inspection

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2020-04-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VIN list of affected 2020 HRV/FIT that may have wire harness damage due to vandalism.

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2020-04-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) understands certain 2020 HRV/Fit may have wire harness damage due to vandalism at the shipping yards. Suspect units were delivered to your dealership prior to our inspection. Please inspect the engine

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2020-04-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda (AHM) understands certain 2020 HRV/Fit may have wire harness damage due to vandalism at the shipping yards. Suspect units were delivered to your dealership prior to our inspection. Please inspect the engine r

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-10-16 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-05-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Video Message – It concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve. Due to a deteriorated lower gasket or an out-of-spec gasket groove, the front rocker arm oil control valve can leak in certain V6 models with variable cy

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2020-05-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

Video Message – It concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve. Due to a deteriorated lower gasket or an out-of-spec gasket groove, the front rocker arm oil control valve can leak in certain V6 models with variable cy

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2020-11-04 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-08-17 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-08-17 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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