Honda Malaysia has introduced a recall involving 87,490 items of Honda automobiles to interchange their gas pumps as a precautionary measure.
In an official launch, the corporate lists two completely different points regarding the gas pump of affected automobiles. As of at this time, there are not any incidences of crashes or accidents brought on by these points reported in Malaysia. The primary situation pertains to the gas pump impeller, which can swell after extended gas immersion that may end up in the automobile failing to begin or stalling whereas driving.
This situation impacts 84,073 items of the Jazz, Metropolis, Civic, Accord, BR-V, HR-V and CR-V and Odyssey of various mannequin years, that are listed as follows:
- Honda Jazz – 2015 to 2020 mannequin 12 months
- Honda Jazz Hybrid – 2018 mannequin 12 months
- Honda Metropolis – 2014 to 2019 mannequin 12 months
- Honda Metropolis Hybrid – 2018 to 2019 mannequin 12 months
- Honda Civic – 2017 to 2018 mannequin 12 months
- Honda Accord – 2013 to 2017 mannequin 12 months
- Honda BR-V – 2017 to 2018 mannequin 12 months
- Honda HR-V – 2015 to 2018 mannequin 12 months
- Honda CR-V – 2018 to 2020 mannequin 12 months
- Honda Odyssey – 2017 to 2019 mannequin 12 months
In the meantime, the second situation contain the high-pressure gas pump in affected automobiles, which can crack as a result of extended use and extreme stress. The corporate says this might probably result in a gas leak or give rise to gas odour whereas driving or idling. This situation impacts 3,417 items of newer Honda fashions which are listed as follows:
- Honda Civic – 2023 to 2024 mannequin 12 months
- Honda CR-V – 2024 mannequin 12 months
Honda Malaysia says all present manufacturing and promoting fashions usually are not affected by this recall marketing campaign. “The corporate believes this product recall is important as buyer security is Honda Malaysia’s prime precedence. The corporate will proceed to take proactive measures and uphold transparency and stringent controls to make sure the security of its prospects. As such, Honda Malaysia is extending the recall to fashions the place the guarantee interval has lapsed,” it mentioned in its launch.
Clients with affected automobiles might be knowledgeable by way of notification letters which comprise particulars of the product recall. Clients also can verify if their automobile is concerned in any recall by way of the HondaTouch app.
Honda Malaysia is urging all affected prospects to get in contact with any authorised Honda seller to arrange an appointment to interchange the gas pump, topic to components availability. The alternative of the components is freed from cost, with all price associated being borne by Honda Malaysia – the alternative inventory might be out there in phases.
Along with the HondaTouch app, house owners can verify if their automobile is affected by any recall by calling Honda Malaysia’s toll-free quantity at 1800-88-2020 or verifying their automobile’s VIN on the official web site.
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