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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Comments express concern over Honda's recall due to switch defects, noting safety issues like fires and potential injuries, contrasting it with Proton's lack of recalls and perceived poor quality. Many highlight the responsibility of big Japanese automakers like Honda and Toyota to recall problematic vehicles, especially when safety is involved. There is frustration over Malaysian cars, particularly Proton, not being recalled despite issues. Overall, sentiments emphasize that all manufacturers should prioritize safety and responsible recalls.