TORONTO - Nearly 15,000 Honda Fit vehicles in Canada are being recalled by the Japanese automaker after problems with engine components that could cause the car to stall or cause engine damage were discovered, the company said on Thursday.

Honda will recall 14,640 2009 and 2010 Fit vehicles in Canada to replace the lost motion springs - components within the engine valvetrain.

The lost motion springs, which are compressed by rocker arms in normal engine use, may bend or break over time resulting in abnormal engine noise and potentially engine damage or stalling.

The company said no accidents, injuries or vehicle crashes related to this issue have been reported in Canada.

Honda will notify owners of the affected cars by mail beginning in early March.

Nearly 100,000 Honda Fit models are affected by the same recall in the U.S.