Honda Malaysia Recalls Another 58,140 Vehicles over Airbag Woes
Berita KeretaHonda Malaysia today announced a product update which involves a total of 58,140 units comprising a range of models mentioned below:
Model | Year Model | Units Affected |
City | 2011 – 2013 | 33,668 |
Civic | 2011 | 1,449 |
CR-V | 2011 | 3,420 |
Jazz | 2012 – 2013 | 7,084 |
Jazz Hybrid | 2012 – 2013 | 9,567 |
Insight | 2012 – 2013 | 2,140 |
Stream | 2012 - 2013 | 762 |
It is said that the product update is necessary to replace the driver airbag inflator with newly produced inflators. The company also added that all current selling models are not affected by this product update.
All affected customers will be informed via notification letters, which will include details of the product update. Customers who receive the letter are advised to send their vehicles to the nearest authorized Honda dealer for inspection. Replacement works will be carried out once parts are ready. Cost of parts and labour related to the product update will be borne by Honda Malaysia.
Honda owners can also check their vehicle’s product update status by calling Honda’s Toll Free number 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my, or visit any Honda authorized dealer nationwide.
On another note, Honda Malaysia continues to urge owners of Honda vehicles affected by the driver airbag product update to get their vehicles checked and parts replaced at any authorized Honda dealers as soon as possible upon receipt of the notification letters.