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| Honda issues global airbag recall | Honda issues global airbag recall |
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| Honda has added an additional 437,700 cars, mainly in North America, to its existing global safety recall over airbag inflation problems. | Honda has added an additional 437,700 cars, mainly in North America, to its existing global safety recall over airbag inflation problems. |
| It broadens a recall announced in late 2008 for less than 4,000 Accord and Civic sedans, and expanded in mid-2009 to cover another 510,000 vehicles. | It broadens a recall announced in late 2008 for less than 4,000 Accord and Civic sedans, and expanded in mid-2009 to cover another 510,000 vehicles. |
| The recall also covers Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and Australia. | The recall also covers Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and Australia. |
| The fresh blow to Japanese carmakers came as Toyota recalled nearly half a million hybrid cars over faulty brakes. | The fresh blow to Japanese carmakers came as Toyota recalled nearly half a million hybrid cars over faulty brakes. |
| Toyota has already recalled millions of other vehicles amid accelerator and floormat problems. | Toyota has already recalled millions of other vehicles amid accelerator and floormat problems. |
| We cannot be completely certain the airbag inflator will perform as designed Honda statement Toyota in global recall of Prius Toyota fights back | We cannot be completely certain the airbag inflator will perform as designed Honda statement Toyota in global recall of Prius Toyota fights back |
| Honda said the defective airbags can deploy with too much pressure, causing injury. | Honda said the defective airbags can deploy with too much pressure, causing injury. |
| The defect has already been linked to 11 injuries and one fatality. | The defect has already been linked to 11 injuries and one fatality. |
| Honda said: "We cannot be completely certain that the driver's airbag inflator in the vehicles being added to this recall at this time will perform as designed." | Honda said: "We cannot be completely certain that the driver's airbag inflator in the vehicles being added to this recall at this time will perform as designed." |
| This recall will apply to 2001 and 2002 model-year Accord, Civic, Odyssey, Pilot, CL, CR-V and 2002 Acura TL vehicles. | This recall will apply to 2001 and 2002 model-year Accord, Civic, Odyssey, Pilot, CL, CR-V and 2002 Acura TL vehicles. |
| The company says owners should take their vehicle to an authorised dealer as soon as they receive notification from Honda. | The company says owners should take their vehicle to an authorised dealer as soon as they receive notification from Honda. |
| Honda's latest recall affects 378,000 cars in the US and 41,000 in Canada. | Honda's latest recall affects 378,000 cars in the US and 41,000 in Canada. |
| It extends to 4,000 vehicles in Japan and 13,000 from other countries, including Mexico (9,000), Taiwan (1,300) and Australia (700). | It extends to 4,000 vehicles in Japan and 13,000 from other countries, including Mexico (9,000), Taiwan (1,300) and Australia (700). |
| HONDA RECALLS Nov 2008: Airbag propellant problem reported in US. Recall of 4,200 carsJune 2009: Similar airbag problem reported, recall widened to 508,000 cars mainly in USJuly 2009: Japan recalls 1,532 carsFeb 2010: 419,000 recalled in US and Canada; 17,000 in Japan and other countries | HONDA RECALLS Nov 2008: Airbag propellant problem reported in US. Recall of 4,200 carsJune 2009: Similar airbag problem reported, recall widened to 508,000 cars mainly in USJuly 2009: Japan recalls 1,532 carsFeb 2010: 419,000 recalled in US and Canada; 17,000 in Japan and other countries |
| The Japanese-only models are Inspire, Saber and Lagreat. | The Japanese-only models are Inspire, Saber and Lagreat. |
| Just last month, the Japanese carmaker had to recall 650,000 Fit hatchbacks worldwide to fix a switch defect that could cause a fire. | Just last month, the Japanese carmaker had to recall 650,000 Fit hatchbacks worldwide to fix a switch defect that could cause a fire. |
| It said the glitch could cause water to enter the power window mechanism, causing components to overheat. | It said the glitch could cause water to enter the power window mechanism, causing components to overheat. |
| The Fit is sold as the Jazz and City in other countries. That recall affects Asia, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and North America. | The Fit is sold as the Jazz and City in other countries. That recall affects Asia, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and North America. |
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