Honda Malaysia has just issued a recall for 87,182 units of Honda vehicles that comprising the range of models below:
• City (2003 YM – 2008 YM)
• Civic (2003 YM – 2008 YM)
• CR-V (2002 YM – 2007 YM)
• Jazz (2004 YM – 2006 YM)
• Stream (2004 YM – 2005 YM)
According to the automaker, this recall is necessary to replace the driver and passenger airbag inflators with newly produced inflators for all affected models. Honda Malaysia also adds that the “precautionary efforts” do not affect Honda’s current selling models.
As of today, there were no crashes or injuries related to this issue reported in Malaysia. Honda Malaysia will be informing all customers involved via notification letters which will include details of the product update. Customers who receive these letters are advised to send their vehicles to the nearest authorized Honda dealer for inspection.
The replacement works will be carried out once the parts are ready and the cost of parts and labour will be borne by Honda Malaysia. Vehicle owners can also check their vehicle’s product update status by calling Honda’s Toll Free number 1-800-88-2020 or visit any authorized Honda dealer.
Honda Malaysia urge owners of Honda vehicles affected for the product updates to get their vehicles checked and parts replaced at any authorized Honda dealers as soon as possible.
