Coming just after Toyota’s sticky accelerator pedal recall, Honda joins the fray with a recall for its Jazz. BBC reports Honda saying that a master switch defect could cause water to enter the power window switch. potentially causing a fire. A total of 646,000 cars will be called in globally to fix this switch defect. This includes Jazz/Fit models built in Japan, China, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia and India. The total figure also includes “27,000 City models in Asia”, the report added.
However, Honda Siel Cars India said that India will not be a part of the global vehicle recall. “There won’t be any impact on the recall in India because the Jazz that is being sold in India is a second generation vehicle, which is not a part of the global recall.” The official said the Jazz that is being recalled globally is the previous generation model.
So far, three cases of fires due to the defect have been reported – two in the US and one in South Africa. The latter, which happened in September last year, saw two-year-old Vanilla Nurse killed in Cape Town when the Jazz she was sleeping in caught fire.
No news yet from Honda Malaysia, but we will channel any official announcement as it comes our way.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the Honda Jazz recall mainly expressed concern over safety issues related to switch defects, particularly power window problems linked to fires and injuries, with Honda acting responsibly by issuing the recall. Many highlighted that Honda and Toyota only recall vehicles after incidents involving injuries or fatalities, suggesting they are reactive rather than proactive. Several comments contrasted this with Proton, criticizing it for not conducting recalls despite known issues, and discussed Malaysia’s automotive protection policies. Overall, sentiments are mixed, with appreciation for Honda’s safety measures but criticism of other manufacturers’ reluctance or delay in recalls, reflecting a general demand for stricter safety standards and accountability across all automakers.